![]() Donning a mostly black plumage, males have pure white feathers on the back of their head, upper shoulder, and tail, gray in females. Yet, these infamous brave parents wreak havoc during springtime, swooping down to any people passing by to defend chicks in their nests until they fledge. They usually sing mostly at dawn and dusk to reestablish their claim of their territory. They’re renowned for their charming caroling song that has become an integral piece of the continent’s soundscape. Australian MagpieĪustralian Magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen) are the native songbird of Australia. As their name suggests, they are a vocal species, always ready to throw boisterous tirades and bully against other dogs, cats, birds, even those of the same species that would enter their territory. Noisy miners live communally, often composed of hundreds of birds. ![]() They’re now commonly seen in parks and gardens, having accustomed to a suburban environment. Once a moderately common bird found in open and wooded farmlands, the Noisy Miners (Manorina melanocephala) have benefited from urban habitats opening up and the suitable alterations in the local’s gardening habits. Feeding mainly on pollen and nectar, rainbow lorikeets have specialized tongues that fit this diet. Yet, it’s not only their plumage that’s vibrant, as these birds are also known for their bold character, often chasing small birds but won’t also back down against larger ones. Meanwhile, they’ve also been introduced in Western Australia, Perth, and Australia’s largest island, Tasmania.Įnlivening their name, these birds are conspicuous with their bright and colorful. ![]() These true parrots live in the continent’s eastern seaboard, starting from northern Queensland down to South Australia. With an estimated population of 19 million, it’s little wonder that the Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) are the most sighted bird in Australia. In this article, let’s look at the most common and major bird species in Australia, proving how special animal life is here. Yet, many of them also thrive abundantly on the continent. Some of these birds are rare, while others are, sadly, on the brink of extinction. More than 850 bird species call the continent home, with nearly half of them being endemic and cannot be found elsewhere on the planet. Among the many animals that evolve in this 7,617,930 square-kilometer life-raft are the birds. Having been isolated from the rest of the world for millions of years paved the way for the richness and uniqueness of Australia’s biodiversity.
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