Wild Birds of Australia
Australia hosts over 90 bird species that are entirely endemic to the country. The lyrebird, the cassowary and the Australian brush turkey are but a few of the extraordinary feathered creatures explored in this series.
The Little Penguin
Following the story of Harry and Sally, a pair of Little Penguins. These flightless, flippered birds create some of the noisiest neighborhoods in nature. Theirs is a family saga of faithful relationships, committed homemaking and vigorous night life.
Secret Life of the Emu
The Emu is Australia’s biggest native bird and is the second largest bird in the world after the African ostrich: two meters tall, with an almost three-meter running stride and totally flightless.
Aerial Hunters
Australia has many predatory species, but some of its fiercest are its Birds of Prey. These highly specialized killers are powerful, resourceful and striking. Some, like Falcons, Eagles and Ospreys, hunt by day. Others, like the Owls, hunt by night.
Feathering the Nest
Successful breeding is critical to the survival of any bird species. Here, we meet four that go to exceptional lengths to find mates and raise their young.
