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Boonwurrung Animal Words

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Boonwurrung Animal Words

Drawing of Bundjil the Eagle

📖 Part 1: Understanding Boonwurrung Animals

Wominjeka! (Welcome!) The Boonwurrung people have special names for animals that live on their Country. Learn about two important moieties: Bundjil the eagle and Waang the black crow.

1. Match the Boonwurrung words to their English meanings:
Dit-dit
Bamu
Bung
Yuk/Ilk
Magpie lark
Ring-tailed Possum
Bandicoot
Eel
2. Who is the creator of the hills, mountains, and waterways?

Waang the crow

Bundjil the eagle

Bamu the possum

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

3. What is Waang's special role? Write 2-3 sentences.
4. Fill in the Boonwurrung words:

The eagle is called _____________ and the black crow is called _____________.

5. Draw and label your favourite Boonwurrung animal from the list above:

🌟 Extension Activity

6. Write a short story using at least 3 Boonwurrung animal words. Explain how these animals might help each other on Country.

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