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Whalers Way - Endangered birds rocketed toward extinction

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 30 October 2024

BirdLife Australia believes Tanya Plibersek's decision to approve a rocket launch facility at Whalers Way could propel Endangered birds toward extinction.

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October bird of the month: Peregrine Falcon

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 2 October 2024

The Peregrine Falcon is your October bird of the month! Here are 5 things you may or may not know about the fastest animal on earth.

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September bird of the month: Diamond Dove

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 2 September 2024

Your September bird of the month is the Diamond Dove! Here are 5 things you may or may not know about Australia's smallest dove species.

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August's bird of the month: Powerful Owl

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 1 August 2024

August's bird of the month is the Powerful Owl! Here are 5 things you may or may not know about Australia's largest owl species.

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July bird of the month: Shy Albatross

Birdlife Australia
Sunday, 7 July 2024

Your July bird of the month is the Shy Albatross! Here are 5 things you may or may not know about Australia's only endemic albatross species.

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June's bird of the month: Australian Owlet-nightjar

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 1 June 2024

Your June bird of the month is the Australian Owlet-nightjar! Here are 5 things you may or may not know about our smallest nocturnal bird.

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May's bird of the month: Hooded Robin

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 3 May 2024

Have you heard of the Hooded Robin? Here are 5 things you may or may not know about May's bird of the month, the Hooded Robin.

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April's bird of the month: Purple-crowned Lorikeet

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 2 April 2024

Meet April's bird of the month...the Purple-crowned Lorikeet! Here are 5 things you may or may not know about these lovely lorikeets.

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March's bird of the month: Great Bowerbird

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 28 February 2024

5 things about Great Bowerbirds

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February's bird of the month: Australasian Darter

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 1 February 2024

5 things about Australasian Darters