Odd One Out
Discuss:
Which is the odd one out?
Native Australian Birds
Learn:
The Tree Hollow Shortage
Over 300 of native mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs in Australia use tree hollows, and 114 of these species are birds. Most Australian native parrots, lorikeets and cockatoos will only nest in tree hollows. A number of native ducks and geese also only nest in tree hollows. The Peregrine Falcon has many options and lays its eggs in recesses of cliff faces, in the large abandoned nests of other birds, even on the ledges of high-rise buildings!
Read: The clearing of bushland has resulted in the loss of natural nesting hollows in old trees. The removal of dead trees and limbs for firewood also contributes to the decline in suitable hollows, both up in the trees and down on the ground. Learn about how nesting boxes and complimentary planting can support native animals in your school or backyard.
Watch: Hollows for Habitat via Greening Australia
Go Further:
Birds of Prey
“I’m known for my speed. I have been recorded diving at my prey at more than 300 kilometres an hour. It’s so fast that I can sound like a jet!”
Green Adelaide recently launched an awareness campaign to raise awareness about Adelaide's amazing top order predators.
The campaign focuses on 4 of Adelaide’s majestic birds of prey and a much smaller native bird called the tree martin – who’s also a regular snack of our city’s birds of prey.
Play:
Morialta Conservation Park
Morialta Falls Rd, Woodforde SA 5072
“For more than 100 years, Morialta Conservation Park has been a well-loved recreational escape, offering plenty to see and do for everyone. The park is located just 10 kilometres east of Adelaide’s city centre, but its woodlands, gorges, gullies and stunning waterfalls will make you feel miles away.”
