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Bush Stone-curlew
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/bush-stone-curlew/

Bush Stone-curlews were formerly found in the fertile, shale-soiled areas of Sydney - the Cumberland Plain - but are now absent and are listed as threatened in New South Wales because of land clearing practices.

Published 03 August 2011

Birds
Budgerigar
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/budgerigar/

Since its introduction into captivity, the Budgerigar (or 'budgie') has been bred into a variety of colour forms, including pure white, blue, yellow, mauve, olive and grey. These colour morphs would not survive in the wild.

Published 27 July 2018

Birds Gould publication
Bar-tailed Godwit
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/bar-tailed-godwit/

Bar-tailed Godwits are the world record holders for non-stop flight: they have been recorded travelling 11,000km from Alaska to New Zealand in only 8 days, flying at an average of more than 50km/h.

Published 31 May 2018

Birds Gould publication
Striated Pardalote
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/striated-pardalote/

Pardalotes generally feed in the canopies of tall eucalypts, making them difficult to see.

Published 19 June 2020

Birds Pardalote
Willie Wagtail
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/willie-wagtail/

The Willie Wagtail is often found in the company of cattle and sheep. They either run behind the moving animal snatching insects as they are disturbed, or sit on the animal's back, darting off to capture a flying insect and then returning to its mobile perch.

Published 24 February 2023

Birds Gould publication
Birds conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/cs-birds/

Have you ever danced like a bird? Use our Birds conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with this exhibition.

Published 18 November 2020

Birds of Australia bird Birds Education Resource education birds

Fantastical Sharks & Rays

Dive into the fantastical world of sharks and rays, in this special exhibition that shines a light on some of Australia’s most unique endangered species.

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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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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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