Lively and active members of the parrot family, cockatoos have a long tradition of being kept as pets. But the idea that they may outlive their owner is in fact a very real possibility. So, how long ...

The Earth is home to an incredible diversity of bird species, living in practically every habitat, from the open oceans to the arid deserts. In some parts of the world, these animals have adapted and ...

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With their distinctive spiky yellow eyebrows and bouncing movement up steep cliffs, these feisty little penguins are true daredevils of the Southern Ocean. The Southern Rockhopper Penguin is a small, ...

The haunting tale of the Dodo's extinction stands as one of history's most profound lessons in conservation. While we can pinpoint the last verified sighting to 1662, the story of how this remarkable ...

The Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) is a large waterfowl species from the Anatidae family. These birds are native to wetlands, rivers, and lagoons in tropical forested areas of South, Central, and ...

Despite their incredible diversity in shape, color, and size, most people find it easy to distinguish birds from other vertebrate classes like mammals and reptiles. The tiny, jewel-like Hummingbird is ...

Galahs (Eolophus roseicapilla) are a familiar site in both urban and rural landscapes across Australia, with their distinctive pink and grey plumage and bold nature, foraging in noisy flocks and ...

Known for its stunning crimson and green plumage, this vibrant parrot lights up gardens and rainforest edges across eastern Australia. The Australian King-parrot is a striking medium-sized parrot with ...

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A flock of foraging galahs (Eolophus roseicapilla) can be a formidable sight, with up to a thousand birds descending on fields, gardens and parks in search of food. But what do galahs eat? And does ...