When recognising a new species or subspecies, a “holotype” (i.e., the specimen from which the subspecies or species was first described) is required. The holotype for Calyptorhynchus banksii ...

While birds make fantastic pets, owners should ensure they provide a standard of accommodation, management and care appropriate to their species’ needs. According to Animal Welfare Australia, bird ...

Many Australian birds are named after people. But with so many of these historical figures having direct – or indirect – links to violent colonialism, there’s a growing movement advocating for them to ...

Gisela Kaplan has previously received funding from Australian Research Council. Love, sex and mate choice are topics that never go out of fashion among humans or, surprisingly, among some Australian ...