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These are terrestrial species, variable in size but generally plump, with broad, relatively short wings. Many species are gamebirds or have been domesticated as a food source for humans. Three species are native to Australia, and five commonly domesticated species are feral, with most established populations persisting on offshore islands.
Finding Australian Birds, authored by Tim Dolby and Rohan Clarke (2014), features the best places in Australia for finding birds. The Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds , the pre-eminent scientific reference, in seven volumes. The New Atlas of Australian Birds, an extensive detailed survey of Australian bird distributions.
The closest non-corvid contender to largest size is the Australian superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae), which can reach a length of 1 m (3.3 ft), much of it comprised by their spectacular tail, and a weight of 1 kg (2.2 lb).
This list is based on the Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds list, May 2002 update, with the doubtfuls omitted. It includes the birds of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and the surrounding ocean and subantarctic islands. Australian call-ups are based on the List of Australian birds.
The species is the largest Australian bird of prey and one of the largest eagles in the world. The female wedge-tailed eagle is one of the world's largest eagles. [25] Its nearest rival in Australia for size is some 15 per cent smaller linearly and 25 per cent lighter in weight. [8] As is typical in birds of prey, the female is larger than the ...
A lyrebird is either of two species of ground-dwelling Australian birds that compose the genus Menura, and the family Menuridae. [2] They are most notable for their impressive ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment, and the striking beauty of the male bird's huge tail when it is fanned out in courtship display.
Pages in category "Birds of Australia" The following 135 pages are in this category, out of 135 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Pages in category "Lists of birds of Australia" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...