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Night Parrot
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/ornithology/ornithology-collection-night-parrot/

The Night Parrot, Pezoporus occidentalis, is a rather undistinguished looking bird: plump, medium-sized and mottled with yellowish green and dark brown.

Published 18 November 2009

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Finding dead birds
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/donations/finding-dead-birds/

The Australian Museum welcomes donations by the public of birds found dead. This is a major source of specimen acquisition by the Museum.

Published 30 September 2020

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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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Eyrean Grasswren
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/ornithology-collection-eyrean-grasswren/

The Eyrean Grasswren, Amytornis goyderi, was until the late 1970s known only from specimens collected in 1874 at Macumba River, north-west of Lake Eyre, South Australia.

Published 11 December 2009

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Birds conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/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

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Modern birds
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/modern-birds/

It is clear to us today what is a bird and what is not - as feathers make it difficult to confuse them with any other living animal. Many other features – such as wishbones and specialised joints in the wings – are also unique. We place birds in a major group called Aves.

Published 11 December 2009

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Southern Emu-wren
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/southern-emu-wren/

The emu-wrens are named for their six wispy, emu-like tail feathers.

Published 15 April 2010

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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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Gouldian Finch
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/gouldian-finch/

The Gouldian Finch is the only grassfinch that nests exclusively in tree hollows or holes in termite mounds.

Published 06 April 2010

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Channel-billed Cuckoo
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/channel-billed-cuckoo/

The Channel-billed Cuckoo is the largest parasitic cuckoo in the world.

Published 06 April 2010

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Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

Exclusive to the Australian Museum in Sydney: more than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures.

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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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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