A critically endangered nocturnal parrot that lives in the middle of Australia’s outback ‘has not evolved to see in the dark’, putting it at risk of crashing into fences A night parrot in the darkness ...

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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Klump et al., Biology Letters Wild cockatoos in Sydney, Australia have learned to drink ...

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 ...

New genetic research is helping scientists better understand how Australian birds evolved. Recently released genetic research from CSIRO and New Mexico State University in the US is helping scientists ...

When Barbara Klump ran into homeowners on trash-collection day, she would tell them that something very special was happening in their suburb of Sydney. She meant the birds. The big white ones?, the ...

Some peculiar parrots in Australia might be using pungent plants to get high. These bizarre birds, named Norfolk Island green parrots, were spotted rubbing chewed-up plants to their feathers, ...

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

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A nocturnal Australian parrot that hops like a kangaroo and had not been seen alive for more than a century has not only been seen but has been photographed, a naturalist said on ...