Birds
Thirta is the Kuyani word used for bird, in general.
Below is a list of Kuyani names for different birds which you may be able to spot when you’re out on country. How many of these birds have you seen before?
Kuyani
English
katharungka
corella
kurku
mopoke owl, Southern Boobook
kurrapakurla
magpie
kuti
swan
murlapara
topknot pigeon
thampangarra
pelican
thantani
diver, black shag
thinti-thinti
willy wagtail
wakarla
crow
wanpatyara
night owl
warratyi
emu
wildu
eagle hawk
winka
growling owl
yatyapara
finch