Powerful owls prey on possums, and even koalas, but local bird watchers are excited by the discovery of new pairs in South ...

Several species of birds from different continents use and understand similar alarm calls when they see an invader that might ...

Brood parasites lay eggs in other species’ nests, forcing the host to raise their offspring. The cost to host species is high ...

The findings of a new study about communication between birds also offer key insights into the origins of language.

A new study shows that over 20 species of birds, separated by 50 million years of evolution, use the same call when they see ...

The bird flu outbreak that saw millions of chickens culled and a national shortage of eggs has been declared eradicated, but ...

A new global study has revealed that birds from vastly different species and continents use a remarkably similar alarm call to warn of brood parasites such as cuckoos — marking a rare example of a ...

The elusive night parrot, once thought extinct, is still found in pockets of Australia. A new study discovers what they need to thrive.

Birds are living jewels of our planet, admired for their colours, patterns, and grace. Some species look so striking that ...

Birds across the globe independently evolved a shared warning call against parasites, blending instinct and learning in a ...

In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, ...

By casting your vote for Australia’s Bird of the Year, you'll discover why protecting our native birdlife matters now more ...