- The swift parrot is ranked 35th on the 2021 bird of the year list, disappointing bird enthusiasts.
- The eastern koel is a controversial bird that people either love or hate, known for its loud cooing sound.
- Emus are an important part of Australia’s ecosystem, distributing seeds of native plants.
- The black swan holds symbolic meaning and was historically seen as something unlikely, similar to a flying pig.
- Threats to the swift parrot include habitat destruction due to logging in Tasmania and New South Wales.
Tim Siggs’ youtube channel is great for Aussie birds and their calls.
eg, if you weren’t sure which one is the annoying Eastern Koel
The Eastern Whipbird is a personal fave. The other interesting thing I heard was that apparently the Bell Miner calls which sound so cute, are apparently them and their gang saying “FUCK OFF! THIS IS OURS! GET OUTTA HERE!”. They have complex social organisations and are very territorial. We only see a tiny fraction of what’s going on.
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Tim Siggs’ youtube channel
annoying Eastern Koel
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