124 Parrot Evolution
About this episode
Scientist and author Tim Low unpacks how parrots evolved in Australia, why cockatoos fill the 'woodpecker' niche, and the wild truth about carnivorous parrots.
Tim Low is a biologist and best-selling author of 7 books, four of which have won prizes. Where Song Began became a best-seller that won best general non fiction at the Australian Book Industry Awards. Feral Future inspired the formation of the Invasive Species Council, a conservation group that campaigns for better policies on introduced species. In 2025, Tim was awarded appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to conservation and environmental awareness.
