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Birds

Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates with feathers. This easily distinguishes them from all other living animals.

Evolution of birds

Are birds really dinosaurs? Find out more about their fossil history and evolution.

Australian birds

Learn more about the wide variety of birds found in Australia and find out more about the Birds in Backyards program run by the Australian Museum and Birds Australia.

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Australian birds

Australian birds

Australian birds

Birds in the Australian Museum Collection

The Australian Museum has one of the largest ornithological collections in the Southern Hemisphere. It contains a large variety of bird skins, mounts, skeletons, eggs, nests, spirit specimens and tissue samples, representing approximately 95% of the world's bird families.

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Quick tour of the bird collection

Quick tour of the bird collection

Quick tour of the bird collection

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Egyptian Treasures: art of the pharaohs

13 Sep 09 – 06 Dec 09

Discover the significance of art in ancient Egypt through the eyes of Ramose, a young apprentice learning ancient secrets from a master craftsman. Explore over 250 stunning artefacts from exquisitely decorated coffins, hieroglyphs, mummies, jewellery, bowls and much more. Some objects are on display as a world first!

Level G, Special Exhibition Space

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