Birds

Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis)

The collared flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) is about 13 cm in length. The adult males in summer plumage are prominent black and white small birds (much more contrasting than European...

Ili Pika – Magical Rabbit Endangered to Lost Forever

Are you ready to fall in love and have you heartbroken at the same time? The gorgeous rabbit...

White-throated Grasswren – Dazzling Colorful Bird in Wilderness

The white-throated grasswren (Amytornis woodwardi) also known as Yirlinkirrkirr (Bininj Kunwok, cultural significance to the Nawarddeken people) in...

Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus)

The Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus) is a large and powerful bird of prey known for its impressive size...

Dahlia – Comes in Endless Flower Classification

Dahlia is one of those plants with endless flower classifications. Some are single, like daisies. Some are like...

Black-chinned Honeyeater (Melithreptus gularis)

Family: The black-chinned honeyeater (Melithreptus gularis) belongs to the family Meliphagidae, a member of the genus Melithreptus Habitat: Temperate and subtropical/tropical dry forests are their...

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...