A close-up of a colorful rainbow lorikeet with vibrant blue, green, and orange feathers, looking to the left.

Birds

Keep your eyes peeled in the sky for some of Australia's most spectacular native birds that visit Paradise Country daily!

Quick Facts

Kookaburras, cockatoos, galahs and rainbow lorikeets are all regular visitors to the park.

Australia is home to over 850 species of birds.

The emu is the second tallest living bird in the world, just behind the ostrich.

Emus have wings and feathers, but they cannot fly.

11 of the 21 species of cockatoos live in Australia.

Rainbow lorikeets are a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, where they live in coastal regions. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas.

The most common birds in Australia are the rainbow lorikeet, the noisy miner and the magpie.

Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo

With their stunning tail colourations and cheeky antics, you might hear them during your visit to Paradise Country, they love to chat! Catch them on a daily walk with their keepers or maybe on for a free flight soar around the park.

They adopt their name from the colouration of their red tail and black body.

They live be between 25 and 50 years old.

Red-tailed Black Cockatoo mainly eats seeds, fruits, and flowers.

A black cockatoo with white spots on its feathers perches on a branch indoors, holding food in its claw. Green leaves and a wooden ceiling are visible in the background.

Meet the Emus!

Head on into the Wildlife Walkabout and meet the true strutters of the Aussie bush — our emus! These towering birds are known for their powerful legs, quirky movements, and curious personalities. Whether they’re strutting their stuff or stopping to check you out, they’re always up to something interesting. Emus are a national treasure and a must-see on your birdwatching journey through Paradise Country!

Close-up of an emu’s face staring directly at the camera, with sharp orange eyes and a long beak, set against a blurred background of green foliage and trees.

Delta

Born: 2018 | Sex: Male Species: Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Delta is recognisable by a large splash of blue on his neck, adding a unique touch to his appearance. He also sports a medium to dark plumage, giving him a distinctive and handsome appearance.

Close-up of an emu with ruffled dark feathers and a scruffy crest, looking to the side against a blurred green background.

Echo

Born: 2018 | Sex: Female Species: Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Echo has distinctive light grey feathers on the crown of her head, sometimes sticking out at all angles making her easy to spot.

Delta

Echo

Born: 2018 | Sex: Female Species: Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Echo has distinctive light grey feathers on the crown of her head, sometimes sticking out at all angles making her easy to spot.

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Get up close with our colourful locals!

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Two young girls hold a metal dish and smile while a colorful parrot perches on the edge, with greenery in the background.

Lorikeet Feeding

The unmistakable bright red beak and colourful feathers of the rainbow lorikeet makes their feeding a must-see at Paradise Country. These popular, playful birds love to get up close, so get your cameras ready as it makes for a perfect photo opportunity.

Lorikeet Feeding

11:30 AM

2:00 PM