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Masked Owl
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/masked-owl/

The Masked Owl is Australia's largest Tyto owl.

Published 13 April 2010

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Australian King-Parrot
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/australian-king-parrot/

Although King-Parrots appear distinctly red and green to humans, when viewed under ultraviolet light, some feathers on the wings appear with a prominent yellow glow. Many birds have four types of cone in their retina, (compared to only three in humans) and see into the ultraviolet wavelengths.

Published 27 July 2018

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Crested Bellbird
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/crested-bellbird/

The nests of Crested Bellbirds often have live, hairy caterpillars placed around the rim. It has been suggested that the adults gather them as a food storage for the sitting bird or as a defence for the nest.

Published 25 July 2018

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Black Kite
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/black-kite/

The Black Kite is the most abundant raptor (bird of prey) in the world.

Published 23 June 2013

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Barking Owl
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/barking-owl/

The Barking Owl is named for its harsh 'barking' call but can also make a much louder, wailing cry, which has given rise to another name, the 'screaming-woman bird'.

Published 03 August 2011

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Australian Shelduck
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/australian-shelduck/

Unlike other Australian ducks, the Australian Shelduck often flies in long lines or in a 'V' formation.

Published 09 August 2018

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Night Parrot
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/ornithology/ornithology-collection-night-parrot/

The Night Parrot, Pezoporus occidentalis, is a rather undistinguished looking bird: plump, medium-sized and mottled with yellowish green and dark brown.

Published 18 November 2009

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Eyrean Grasswren
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/ornithology-collection-eyrean-grasswren/

The Eyrean Grasswren, Amytornis goyderi, was until the late 1970s known only from specimens collected in 1874 at Macumba River, north-west of Lake Eyre, South Australia.

Published 11 December 2009

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Black Swan
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/black-swan/

The Black Swan is the only entirely black-coloured swan in the world.

Published 20 September 2018

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Striated Heron
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/striated-heron/

The Striated Heron is a small, squat water bird with short legs, a black crown and a small, drooping crest.

Published 19 June 2020

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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