Magpie-Lark behaviour

For just a few moments, watching the Kimberley dvd “Outback”, I saw a Magpie-Lark land on a kangaroo’s back, take a few steps, then tilt to peck in the fur. Is there still a question about the evolution / phylogenetics of this species? Weren’t they thought to have possibly derived from waders? This is a . . . → Read More: Magpie-Lark behaviour

Superb Fairy wren feeding behaviour

My wife had this observation of SFWs outside her work nr Canberra Airport. “I watched 7 superb wrens: a piece of cheese was on the path, they took turns to peck bits off it. One would peck then move to the left, another flew in until there were 5. They took turns pecking, always moving . . . → Read More: Superb Fairy wren feeding behaviour