Birds

The Green Frog (True Frog Family)

The Green Frog (Rana clamitans) is usually found near shallow fresh water throughout much of eastern North America. Order Anura, Family Ranidae. These are typical frogs with adults being truly...

Southern Scrub-robin (Drymodes brunneopygia)

Habitat: A ground bird of heathier Mallee, the Southern Scrub-robin (Drymodes brunneopygia) is thrush-like in form and behavior....

Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata)

Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata) is known by several names, such as Stump Robin, Wood Robin, Dozey Robin, Native...

Slaty-backed thornbill (Acanthiza robustirostris)

Slaty-backed thornbill (Acanthiza robustirostris) belongs to the Acanthizidae family. The species is endemic to Australia. Mulga woodlands of...

Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)

The size of the Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) is about 16.5 cm in length. This red crossbill is...

Glittering Purple-throated Woodstar: The Splendor Jewel in the Avian Kingdom

Introduction: The tiny, purple-throated woodstar (Calliphlox mitchellii) is a species of hummingbird that flies like bumblebees. It is one of the four Calliphlox species,...

Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii)

Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii) is a small passerine bird, representing arid mallee, mulga, and bulloke scrubs across inland Australia. The Red-capped Robin is one...

Red-tailed Tropicbird: A Stunning Marvel of the Skies

Family: The red-tailed tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda) is a stunning marvel of skies and belongs to the family Phaethontidae. Diet: The red-tailed tropicbird is a lovely...

The Graceful Brolga: Discovering the Elegance of Australia’s Iconic Bird

There is no more stately Australian bird than the pale grey, long-legged Brolga (Grus rubicundus). It is known as the Australian Crane or Native...

Mountain Avocetbill: The Tiny Jewel of the Andes

Mountain Avocetbill is one of the most captivating creatures in the bird's kingdom. Mountain Avocetbill "Opisthoprora euryptera" is a small hummingbird in the family Trochilidae,...

Carolina Parakeet: Nature’s Lost Treasure

There are many ways in this storyline of Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) runs parallel to the tale of the Passenger Pigeon. These birds were both...

Hoary-headed Grebe: Astonishing Facts and Insights of An Elusive Waterbird

The hoary-headed grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) is an enchanting waterbird known for its distinctive appearance and captivating behaviors. It is often spotted gliding gracefully across inland...

The Beautiful Crimson Rosella Life Spans, Call and More

Description The Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) of the Great Dividing Range and the Yellow Rosella of the Murray Basin are magical species that may surprise...

Bar-shouldered Dove (Geopetiah umeralis)

Bar-shouldered Dove found in the tropical north of Australia, fringes of pandanus palms frequently separate river floodplains from eucalypt uplands. It is in and...

Wilson’s Storm-Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus)

Wilson's Storm-Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) is a remarkable wanderer this dainty tiny petrel with its dark plumage, square-tipped tail, and white rump band migrates from...