Birds

Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)

Family: The sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a member of the family Threskiornithidae in the order Pelecaniformes. Identification: Both adult sexes are similar; however, males have longer bills. Both are...

Hyperion ! World’s Tallest Knowing Living Tree

Hyperion is the name of a coast redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens) in Northern California. It was measured at 115.61...

Ruby-crowned kinglet (Corthylio calendula)

Identification: The Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) is a transatlantic vagrant. This tiny jewel forages almost feverishly over the...

Pholisma Sonorae – The Most Bizarre Wildflower

It is commonly observed that nature is extremely strange. The naked eyes sometimes nonplus the human beings. In...

Golden-shouldered Parrot (Psephotus chrysopterygius)

Due to their rarity and elegance, Golden-shouldered Parrots (Psephotus chrysopterygius) have become so highly sought after by collectors...

The Elegant Red-capped Parrot

HABITATS RED-CAPPED PARROTS AND THE MARRI TREE “Eucalyptus calophylla” go together. This Red-capped Parrot not only favors the hollows in marri for nesting but also...

Shy Hylacola (Hylacola cauta)

Shy Hylacola (Hylacola cauta) replaced the Chestnut-rumped in southern Australia's heathy Mallee. In the north of Bendigo, their ranges are within five kilometers of...

Chestnut-rumped Hylacola (Hylacola pyrrhopygia)

Chestnut-rumped Hylacola (Hylacola pyrrhopygia) is a very alert, evasive, cock-tailed bird of the undergrowth that occurs in dense heath shrubberies around southeastern Australia. This...

Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria)

DESCRIPTION Alexandrine Parakeet “Psittacula eupatria” is a large 58 cm to 62 cm parrot with a massive red bill giving a “top-heavy” appearance and only...

Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri)

The Erect-crested Penguin belongs (Eudyptes sclateri) to a super species that includes the Fiordland and Snares Penguins. Most of these breeds live in southern...

Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker (Piculus callopterus)

Family: The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker (Piculus callopterus) belongs to the Picidae family. Movement: The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker is found throughout the year in its suitable range. Vocals: A...

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor)

Habitats: Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) neither walks nor swims, except accidentally, because it was adapted to live in the air. As its legs are...

The Violet-crowned Hummingbird

Description One of the several representatives of the genus Agyrtria, which has been subsumed in its entirety into Amazilia. Violet-crowned Hummingbird looks very similar to...

Little Egret (Ardea garzetta)

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is distinguished from other egrets by their slender black bills and nuptial head plumes. Foraging is primarily done on mudflats...

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis)

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis) or moyadong is a quiet and unobtrusive bird in contrast to most other Rosellas. This parrot is often overlooked as...