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John and Elizabeth Gould
https://dev.australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/john-elizabeth-gould/

John Gould and his wife Elizabeth Gould arrived in Australia in 1838 and spent over a year drawing, collecting and writing about the birds they found.

Australian bird species
https://dev.australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/bird-species/

Australia is known for its unique and diverse birdlife, with many species found nowhere else in the world. Discover the bird species featured in The Birds of Australia STORYBOX.

Spotted Pardalote
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/spotted-pardalote/

The Spotted Pardalote is sometimes known as the "Headache Bird" because of the continuous "sleep-may-be" call it gives during the breeding season.

Pied Currawong
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/pied-currawong/

Pied Currawongs are known for their distinctive, loud and ringing calls which can be far-reaching throughout their territories.

Pied Butcherbird
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/pied-butcherbird/

A medium-sized black and white bird with a black hood, dark brown eye, black throat and a long, hooked, grey and black bill.

Superb Lyrebird
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/superb-lyrebird/

The Superb Lyrebird looks like a large brown pheasant.

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

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

Swift Parrot
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/swift-parrot/

The Swift Parrot migrates between Tasmania and the Australian mainland each year to breed.

Spotted Harrier
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/spotted-harrier/

The Spotted Harrier is a slim bodied raptor with an owl-like facial disc, and long tail.

Norfolk Island Kaka
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/norfolk-island-kaka/

The Norfolk Island Kaka had grey-brown on the crown and nape, with yellow to orange on the cheeks.