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Beautiful Firetail
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/beautiful-firetail/

When breeding, Beautiful Firetails search for food in pairs. They scuttle around on the ground and are sometimes mistaken for mice as they rustle through the undergrowth.

Published 27 May 2010

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Bar-shouldered Dove
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/bar-shouldered-dove/

The Bar-shouldered Dove is the common street-bird in Darwin and Cairns and its calls are a well-known part of urban life.

Published 21 June 2011

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Tawny Frogmouth
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/tawny-frogmouth/

With their nocturnal habit and owl-like appearance, Tawny Frogmouths are often confused with owls, but are actually more closely related to the nightjars. Their feet are weak however, and lack the curved talons of owls.

Published 30 October 2015

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Ornithology
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/ornithology/

Ornithology is the branch of zoology devoted to studying birds. Around 10,000 species of bird inhabit the world, ranging from tiny hummingbirds up to huge ostriches. The Australian Museum's Ornithology Collection contains a wide cross-section of these fascinating animals.

Published 23 October 2018

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Miner stocks continue to rise, closing out small consumers
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-miner-stocks-continue-to-rise/

A large-scale research collaboration has discovered why the native Noisy Miner now dominates bird communities in eastern Australia.

Published 22 April 2015

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Fowl Play: Raising chickens a human right or health risk?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fowl-play-raising-chickens-a-human-right-or-health-risk/

Is raising chooks a basic human right or a potential health and sanitation risk? Should raising chickens in cities be permitted or not?

Published 29 May 2012

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
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