An Aussie professor has spearheaded the creation of a global resource that’s shaking up birdwatching and research the world over.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Bird populations in mainland Australia have proved ...

Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown. Australia has over 750 native ...

Native vegetation blocks the birds’ ability to see approaching predators Anthony Ham - Freelance writer A female (left) and male (right) golden-shouldered parrot J.J. Harrison via Wikimedia Commons ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Now that the covid omicron lockdown has thrown a wrench into ...

The rainbow lorikeet has been identified as Australia's most numerous bird species, according to the country's largest citizen science study. The 2024 Aussie Bird Count, conducted by BirdLife ...

Amanda Lilleyman is affiliated with BirdLife Australia. She works for and consults to Aboriginal ranger groups and Charles Darwin University. Jack Pascoe is affiliated with Back to Country and is ...

Something unusual is happening out in the wild in Australia. Some birds are genetically one sex but look and act like the other. Scientists looked at five species: the Australian magpie, laughing ...