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Black Swan
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/black-swan/The Black Swan is the only entirely black-coloured swan in the world.
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Southern Emu-wren
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/southern-emu-wren/The emu-wrens are named for their six wispy, emu-like tail feathers.
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Tawny Frogmouth
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/tawny-frogmouth/With their nocturnal habit and owl-like appearance, Tawny Frogmouths are often confused with owls, but are actually more closely related to the nightjars. Their feet are weak however, and lack the curved talons of owls.
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Gouldian Finch
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/gouldian-finch/The Gouldian Finch is the only grassfinch that nests exclusively in tree hollows or holes in termite mounds.
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Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/red-tailed-black-cockatoo-calyptorhynchus-banksii/This is the first cockatoo to be illustrated by Sydney Parkinson, Joseph Banks' draughtsman on the Endeavour, while the Endeavour was being repaired in the Endeavour River.
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Bar-shouldered Dove
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/bar-shouldered-dove/The Bar-shouldered Dove is the common street-bird in Darwin and Cairns and its calls are a well-known part of urban life.
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Crested Shrike-tit
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/crested-shrike-tit/Crested Shrike-tits may be heard tearing at the bark of trees, looking for insects to eat.
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Chestnut Teal
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/chestnut-teal/The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking.
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Pheasant Coucal
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/pheasant-coucal/The Pheasant Coucal is the only Australian cuckoo to build its own nest. It also lives and nests on the ground, unlike other cuckoos.
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Powerful Owl
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/birds/powerful-owl/The Powerful Owl is Australia's largest owl.