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foodshttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/47b34c0044efdc7e0037d727e4daa880https://origin.kidsnews.com.au/arts/eightyearold-aussie-miles-phillips-has-hit-with-catchy-bird-song/news-story/4457de125d30e9476a19012da58552a8KidsNewsen2026-10-12T19:00:00+11:00Boy’s bird song wins heartshis song Eastern Rosellas,Singer,number six,the young artist,Parliament House,trees,The duo,the Eastern Rosella,* session,his musician friends,more than two million views,music,Picture,Musician,July,their own songs,the MP3-player,the catchy chorus,a Saturday jamming,song,many live performances,the anthem,Major Aussie artists,Victoria,human creativity,his favourite instrument,Joel Phillips,a dad,Raymond Island,different types,an eight-year-old boy,’s motto,the eastern rosella,The song,millions,Canberra,a little bit,Maq,’s creativity,a book,the same advice,catchy bird song,the Triple J Unearthed list,major Aussie artists,the keyboard,his debut tune,a cover,seven times,birds,their initial* goal,number five,the 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