New genetic testing from the University of the Sunshine Coast has uncovered the extraordinary lengths a group of Queensland ...

The birds rely on accurate navigation, conserving energy and sleeping while flying to survive long journeys.

The coastline of South Australia has been affected for nearly a year by an unprecedented harmful algal bloom which has led to ...

A tiny bar-tailed godwit has astounded scientists with a 13,560 km non-stop flight from Alaska to Australia, lasting 11 days.

The comeback of the kakapo is one of the world’s greatest conservation success stories. But seeing one in the flesh is still ...

Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have ...

Generally, birds are known to be graceful, fast, and capable of soaring over the vast expanse of the sky. However, the most interesting and fascinating birds in the world are known to be large and not ...

Ancient DNA pulled from colorful feathers inside a sealed Peruvian tomb has revealed that pre-Inca societies ran a ...

A UNESCO-recognised WA biosphere reserve is in ruins after fire, yet the catastrophe has barely rated a national headline.

The Shorebird and Wetland Habitat program is helping to restore wetlands in South Australia. These wetlands provide important habitat for shorebirds and other wildlife.The program spans 25 projects ...

This tweet-heart is getting a happy ending. A beloved bright-green-and-yellow parakeet named Mei Mei who spent 10 weeks living with a flock of sparrows in the wilds of Central Park now has a forever ...

In most cases, feeding wild birds is completely unnecessary. They know how to find their own food; they're just looking for ...