Both indigo buntings and blue jays are blue birds with black markings. However, that is where the similarities end. Buntings are relatively small birds that are only up to 5.5 inches from head to ...

Their voices, colourful plumage and stories have inspired generations of classical musicians. Here is a small selection of Australian birds in classical music to wake up to or wind down your day.

Bird keeper at the Australian Reptile Park Kellie Masters looks after a 2-month-old Tawny Frogmouth on December 7, 2010 in Gosford, Australia. Photo by Gary Graham/Newspix/Getty Images ...

Australia is home to seven species of lorikeet, of which the rainbow lorikeet is the best known. Lorikeets are possibly Australia’s fruitiest coloured birds. Bright blue, orange, yellow and green in ...