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The quest for the Dwarf-Kingfisher
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-quest-for-the-dwarf-kingfisher/

If a kingfisher is caught in a net, does it reside in the forest?

Published 18 December 2018

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How the urban bird gets the worm
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/how-the-urban-bird-gets-the-worm/

Despite their proven predilection for carbohydrates, when the weather changes so does the diet of inner-city ibis.

Published 12 April 2018

food bird ornithology
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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Flexiraptor
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/flexiraptor/

Flexiraptor was a long-legged bird of prey that hunted and ate small and medium-sized animals such as possums or other mammals, lizards or baby birds.

Published 17 July 2020

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Masked Owl
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/masked-owl/

The Masked Owl is Australia's largest Tyto owl.

Published 13 April 2010

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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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Barking Owl
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/barking-owl/

The Barking Owl is named for its harsh 'barking' call but can also make a much louder, wailing cry, which has given rise to another name, the 'screaming-woman bird'.

Published 03 August 2011

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Diamond Firetail
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/diamond-firetail/

During courtship, the male Diamond Firetail holds a long piece of green grass in his bill, then flies to a branch where he sits near the female and begins to bob up and down. When she approaches, he twists his neck around and opens his bill just like young begging for food.

Published 01 June 2010

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Spotted Pardalote
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/spotted-pardalote/

The Spotted Pardalote is sometimes known as the "Headache Bird" because of the continuous "sleep-may-be" call it gives during the breeding season.

Published 27 July 2018

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Cape Barren Goose
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/cape-barren-goose/

The Cape Barren Goose is able to drink salty or brackish water, allowing many of them to remain on offshore islands all year round.

Published 09 August 2018

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Sharks

Submerge yourself in Sydney's newest hands-on family exhibition now open.

Special exhibition
Now on until 31 January 2023

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals.

Permanent exhibition
Opening Saturday 10 December

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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 new learning and play space.

Permanent education space
Open daily

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