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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.

Published 27 July 2018

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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.

Published 25 July 2018

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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.

Published 27 May 2010

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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.

Published 15 April 2010

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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.

Published 30 October 2015

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

The Masked Owl is Australia's largest Tyto owl.

Published 13 April 2010

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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.

Published 27 July 2018

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

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

Published 20 September 2018

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Ornithology
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/ornithology/

Ornithology is the branch of zoology devoted to studying birds. Around 10,000 species of bird inhabit the world, ranging from tiny hummingbirds up to huge ostriches. The Australian Museum's Ornithology Collection contains a wide cross-section of these fascinating animals.

Published 23 October 2018

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Birds conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/cs-birds/

Have you ever danced like a bird? Use our Birds conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with this exhibition.

Published 18 November 2020

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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
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