Scintillant hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla)
The scintillant hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) is a small bird that belongs to the family Trochilidae. It is native to Central and South America, and...
Scrubtit – Astonishing Shy and Unobtrusive Bird
Family: Scrubtit (Acanthornis magna) belongs to the thornbill family Acanthizidae
Habitat: Scrubtits are sedentary birds that live in temperate rainforests. It is found in taller...
Atherton Scrubwren (Sericornis keri)
Family: The Atherton Scrubwren (Sericornis keri) belongs to the family Acanthizidae
Habitat: There is now a widespread understanding that a second species of plain brown...
Long-eared Owl Sound
LONG-EARED OWL SOUND / CALLÂ
The males (boomers) make a deep hooting noise. Females (Kleeers) make a trilling, multi-note call. The young (kee-kees) make a...
Grey Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae)
The Grey Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae) is a bold and persistent hunter, flying directly in pursuit of prey. A sudden attack at a speed that...
Origma or Rockwarbler (Origma solitaria)
Family: Origma or Rockwarbler (Origma solitaria) belongs to the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes.
Habitat: The Origma is unique among Australian warblers in constructing...
The Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda)
Family: The Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda) belongs to the crow family Corvidae.
Range: The bird is native to the Indian Subcontinent and adjoining parts...
Black-winged Monarch (Monarcha frater)
Family: The black-winged monarch (Monarcha frater) belongs to the family Monarchidae.
Range: Australia and New Guinea are home to this species. It is found there in the...
Pilotbird: The Jewel of Wet Sclerophyll and Temperate Rainforests
Family: The pilotbird (Pycnoptilus floccosus) belongs to the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes. This species is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It is a...
Rufous Bristlebird: Beautiful Hidden Symphony of Nature
Family: The Rufous Bristlebird (Dasyornis broadbenti) belongs to the family Dasyornithidae to the order Passeriformes.
Habitat: Subject to fires and the clearing of its coastal...