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The Albert’s lyrebird, aka northern lyrebird, is a shy, pheasant-sized songbird endemic to the subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia. Due to exceptionally dry years, fires have long been considered their main threat, especially to outlying subpopulations. Habitat loss and destruction due to logging and wood pulp plantations is another ongoing […]

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The flame robin, aka robin redbreast, is a small sized passerine bird native to southeastern Australia. While not closely related to either the European or American robins, they do appear to be an early offshoot of the Passerida group of songbirds. These birds face the threat of habitat loss due […]

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The summer tanager is a songbird of medium size that has been placed in the cardinal family. Primarily due to their coloration and songs being similar. These avians prefer to dwell in open wooded areas, with oak trees, forest edges, riparian habitats, gardens, and parks. Due to their widespread distribution […]

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From movies to books, the northern mockingbird is a popular animal in North American culture. They are renown for their ability to mimic other bird’s calls and are a common sight to behold throughout North America, Mexico, and Central America. They prefer forest edges, fields, areas near roads, countrysides, and […]

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With over 900 known species of cricket in the world, these insects are known not just for infesting our homes. Crickets are cherished in certain parts of the world as good luck symbols. These critters also help to tell the temperature and can even hear with their knees! They live […]

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Named the official bird of 7 U.S. states it’s the northern cardinal. You can even see this bird in the game Angry Birds. This non-migratory bird is a favorite of backyard bird watchers not only because of it’s pretty song, but because of the male’s beautiful red plumage. A cool […]

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There are not many birds that are as recognized by Australians as the Australian magpie. There are few places in Australia where magpies don’t live. The species’ familiarity is probably due to its pleasing song and for its tendency to swoop down at people during its springtime mating and nesting […]

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