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Splendid Fairy-wren
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/splendid-fairy-wren/

The nest of the Splendid Fairy-wren is so small that the female's long tail is bent during incubation.

Published 27 May 2010

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Striated Heron
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/striated-heron/

The Striated Heron is a small, squat water bird with short legs, a black crown and a small, drooping crest.

Published 19 June 2020

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Striated Thornbill
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/striated-thornbill/

The Striated Thornbill is a medium-sized thornbill with greenish upperparts, an orange-brown cap, streaked distinctively with white and off-white to cream underparts, heavily streaked on chin, throat and breast.

Published 19 June 2020

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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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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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Crested Shrike-tit
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/crested-shrike-tit/

Crested Shrike-tits may be heard tearing at the bark of trees, looking for insects to eat.

Published 03 August 2011

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Chestnut Teal
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/chestnut-teal/

The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking.

Published 12 November 2013

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Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Opening 9 June 2023, featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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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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