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World’s oldest fossil of the magpie family discovered in Queensland
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-worlds-oldest-fossil-of-the-magpie-family-discovered-in-north-western-queensland/

A new genus and species of a songbird related to magpies and currawongs sheds light on the evolution of these birds in Australia.

Black Swan
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/black-swan/

The Black Swan is the only entirely black-coloured swan in the world.

White-browed Babbler
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/white-browed-babbler/

White-browed Babblers build communal roosting nests of twigs and sticks, usually in dead or partly living trees. They participate in activities such as dust-bathing, preening and feeding as a group.

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.

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.

Southern Cassowary
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/southern-cassowary/

The Southern Cassowary is often heard long before the bird is seen, with its rumbling calls usually given in response to the sight of potential danger.

Masked Owl
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/masked-owl/

The Masked Owl is Australia's largest Tyto owl.

Australian King-Parrot
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/australian-king-parrot/

Although King-Parrots appear distinctly red and green to humans, when viewed under ultraviolet light, some feathers on the wings appear with a prominent yellow glow. Many birds have four types of cone in their retina, (compared to only three in humans) and see into the ultraviolet wavelengths.

Crested Bellbird
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/crested-bellbird/

The nests of Crested Bellbirds often have live, hairy caterpillars placed around the rim. It has been suggested that the adults gather them as a food storage for the sitting bird or as a defence for the nest.

Black Kite
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/black-kite/

The Black Kite is the most abundant raptor (bird of prey) in the world.