Common Mynah in Australia
Common Mynah in Australia: In 1862, the Common Mynah was introduced to Melbourne from Southeast Asia. In no time, the Common Mynah established itself...
Nutmeg Mannikin (Lonchura punctulata)
The Nutmeg Mannikin (Lonchura punctulata) is a bird commonly seen along the east coast of Australia today. Among its favorite habitats are long grasses...
Loggerhead Shrike Call
Loggerhead Shrike Call
According to Wikipedia, the loggerhead Shrike song range is broad and varied and has been described as harsh and jarring. The bird...
The Curlew Bird and Its Cousin
The Curlew bird (Numenius arquata) is the largest European wader. It is resident, breeding in moorland, grassland, marshes, and dunes. In winter, it is...
The Himalayan cutia (Cutia nipalensis)
Family: The Himalayan cutia, “Cutia nipalensis,” is a bird species in Leiothrichidae.
Distribution: The amazing species inhabit the Himalayan region, found in north India along...
White-throated Treecreeper: Mesmerizing Bird of Wet Sclerophyll Woodland and Rainforest (Latham, 1801)
Family: The White-throated Treecreeper (Cormobates leucophaea) is the most acrobatic member of the family “Climacteridae” of the genus Cormobates.
Habitat: White-throated treecreepers' preferred habitat is...
What’s So Special About the Tawny Pipit?
Size: Tawny Pipit, “Anthus campestris” is a large bird of 17 cm in length.
Tawny Pipit vs. Richard Pipit? Tawny Pipit is a large, long-legged,...
Long-tailed shrike – What kind of a bird is this?
SIZE
The long-tailed shrike “Lanius schach” is also known as “Rufous-backed Shrike”, which is medium size bird. It is about 24-25 cm in length. This...
Yellow Thornbill – The Fascinating Wonders of Woodlands and Their Inhabitants
Family: Yellow Thornbill (Acanthiza nana) is a member of the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes.
Identification: Both adult sexes are similar. The upper parts...
Eungella Honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi)
The Eungella honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi) is probably the last bird species to be discovered on the Australian mainland. Eungella honeyeaters belong to the Meliphagidae...