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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A handful of orange-bellied parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) nestlings. These Australian parrots are critically Endangered, and their wild population is still declining due to uncontrolled runaway ...

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 ...

Wild cockatoos in Sydney, Australia have learned to drink from twist-handle water fountains, turning the knob with their feet and using their body weight to keep it open. They even queue to have a ...