H5 bird flu has been detected on Heard Island, the largest in the volcanic group of the Australian external territory Heard Island McDonald Islands. Source: Getty / Gallo Images A deadly strain of ...

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A red goshawk nest has been discovered deep in the Kimberley. Credit: Trade Creative ...

Australia has recorded more than 2,000 bird strikes on aircraft in a year, the highest 12-month total in more than a decade. The annual cost of bird strikes globally ...

Samples were collected from the animals during a voyage to the island for the Australian Antarctic Program. Scientists observed unusual levels of mortality in elephant seals but not in other species.

Following mass deaths within a population of elephant seals, H5N1 has been officially confirmed on Heard Island. The Australian government has confirmed the highly contagious H5N1 strain of avian ...

After a picture of bustards (left) caused heated debate, author Daryl Jones (right) has explained Aussies are often confused by bird names. Source: Ann Lloyde/Facebook/Supplied Common names for ...