Emerald Ground-Dove (Chalcophaps indica)
In Australia, most Emerald Ground-doves (Chalcophaps indica) are found in eastern coastal rainforests, although the birds occasionally visit wet sclerophyll forests and coastal heaths....
The Blackbird – A Jaunty Songster
The Blackbird is one of the most familiar and best-loved garden birds. It is often regarded as uninteresting because of its very familiarity. In...
Sinai Rosefinch (Carpodacus synoicus)
Fringillidae is the family where the Sinai rosefinch belongs. A pale rosefinch may be considered a subspecies. The bird is Jordan's national bird. Its...
Violet-capped hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps)
Description: The violet-capped hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps) is rather similar to the Pirre Hummingbird in general appearance and closely related to that species. This species of...
The Long-tailed sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii)
Description: The long-tailed sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) is an imposing creation of God. It is a most widespread member of the genus Aglaiocercus. A lovely long...
Western Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria griseogularis)
As its name suggests, the Western Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria griseogularis) represents the Eastern Yellow Robin in Western Australia. It is also known as Grey-breasted...
Gibberbird “Ashbyia lovensis”
Description:
Gibberbirds are unique among chatterbirds. It is a beautiful Australian bird, performed during the breeding season, probably by the male. The gibberbird rises almost...
Macleay’s Honeyeater (Xanthotis macleayanus)
Macleay's Honeyeater (Xanthotis macleayanus) is a quiet and unobtrusive bird compared with other honeyeaters. In northeastern Queensland, they live singly or in pairs in...
Chowchilla (Orthonyx spaldingii)
In the mountain and valley rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Chowchillas (Orthonyx spaldingii) chatter at dawn and dusk, and occasionally during the day. Group members...
Blue-winged Kookaburra: The Bird That Brings Laughter to the Bush
Laughing Kookaburras are closely related to Blue-winged Kookaburras, which live on the northern and northeastern coastlines of Australia and New Guinea. Usually found in...