While many plants and animals are lost to us forever, this little bird has just been very good at hiding. The night parrot ...

An elusive, nocturnal parrot disappeared for more than a century. An unlikely rediscovery led to ornithological scandal — and then hope. By Anthony Ham There had been no confirmed sightings of a live ...

As night settled across the Australian outback, a rare bird emerged from its hiding place and moved across the ground. Unbeknownst to it, a nearby trail camera photographed its brief appearance. The ...

Conservation status: Not listed as a threatened species under the EPBC Act. If you live on the east coast of Australia, you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of bright green and red feathers ...

Australia's night parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) was once thought to be extinct but live sightings three years ago and a chance photo that led to the capture of the nocturnal bird confirmed that the ...

Among bird enthusiasts who are keen to spot Australia’s most beautiful and elusive species, few parrots are as sought-after as this princess. A striking bird that calls the sandy deserts of Central ...

When a good beat hits your ears, it can be difficult to resist the urge to wiggle your shoulders, bob your head, and shake ya booty. A drive to dance isn't exclusive to primates; parrots in captivity ...

Hundreds of kilometres from the nearest supermarket, Indigenous rangers in Australia's remote north are working to keep eggs ...

The Australian Government has listed the iconic Tasmanian swift parrot as critically endangered, lifting its status from endangered. The reclassification comes after researchers found the swift parrot ...

Meet the Regent Honeyeater, a critically endangered Australian songbird. Discover its struggles, unique song and ongoing ...