Purple-crowned fairy-wrens are wildly different from other fairy-wrens. We know this thanks to a dedicated group of scientists who have spent over a decade observing them in the Kimberley.

It would also mean a brighter outlook for the purple-crowned fairy-wrens and the many other furry and feathered friends that call Australia home.

Home gardens can provide vital habitat for Australian birds. But there’s more to it than just planting certain types of ...

Exposure to hot and dry conditions can damage the DNA of nestling birds in their first few days of life – meaning they age earlier and produce less offspring. Being blue is risky for superb ...