Australian native birds

Tiny colorful bird with short stubby bill, bright red patch on rump, and entirely white eyebrow. Note that the very front of the eyebrow is white (compare Striated Pardalote). Upperparts, including crown, primarily black covered in white spots. Plumage has minor variations across range. In some locations has yellow throat and/or rump. Voice is a very clear and repetitive double

No matter what yesterday was like, birds always start the new day with a song. The Australian kookaburra has the most amazing song, they always sound...

Perfect shot😍 The Splendid Fairy-wren The Splendid Fairywren, a jewel of the Australian bush, captivates with its vibrant blue plumage and intricate social structure. These birds exhibit a rare phenomenon called cooperative breeding, where non-breeding individuals assist in raising offspring. Their habitat spans across Australia, favoring dense shrublands and woodlands, particularly in the eastern and southern regions. However, they're notably absent from the arid interior. Despite their…

Artist Georgia Angus has drawn 25 birds from this year’s poll and we’ve created a poster for Guardian readers to download and enjoy

Australia is home to one in 10 of the world’s unique bird species – and most of the world’s birds can trace their lineage to the continent

Magies are one of Australia's most highly-regarded songbirds. They have a wide varierty of calls, many of which are complex, and their pitch may vary over up to four octaves.

Here is another Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) this time displaying the blue wing colouring and the unusual red and black bars on the tail. They are members of the kingfisher family and therefore voracious feeders. They tend to eat insects, worms and crustaceans, but will also eat small snakes, mammals, frogs and bird hatchlings. I have observed more than once Kookaburras trying to tap through nests in walls to get at hatchlings but have yet to see one succeed. View Large And On…