Macaws are the animals most people think of when they think of “parrots.” They are the classic shape of the bird, the one you find on countless pirate shoulders. They used to live widespread ...

Ngo Duy Tam with his macaws Coco (left) and Bosco. Picture: Jake Nowakowski But the City of Maribyrnong council has reportedly contacted owner Ngo Duy Tam saying the parrots need to be kept in a cage.

A bid to cage two popular macaws in Footscray has prompted the local community to rally behind the popular birds to let them fly free. The brightly coloured birds, Bosco and Coco, have become ...

This work was painted in 1915. At its center is this elongated figure wearing a Harlequin costume, identifiable by its diamonds. Harlequin is a character from a type of Italian theater called commedia ...

Harlequin was the quick-witted miscreant who carried a magic bat, wore a mask and dressed in clothes made of patches. During the 17th century, Harlequin and his companions, including Scaramouche, ...