Birds

Yellow-tufted honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops)

Habitat: The yellow-tufted honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops) is found throughout their range in healthy eucalypt woodlands and open forests in southeastern Australia. Yellow-tufted honeyeaters live and breed in discrete colonies...

The Floating Ship Forest

Floating Ship Forest: For all those whose hearts start beating faster when they see something ancient and abandoned,...

Paradise Parrot (Psephotus pulcherrimus)

The Paradise Parrot (Psephotus pulcherrimus) was discovered on the Darling Downs of Queensland in 1844 by John Gilbert,...

The Mysterious Bogota Sunangel

Description This mysterious hummingbird is known Bogota Sunangel from only a single specimen, a probable male that was obtained...

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

The cardinal flower is a symbol of joy and happiness, attracts abundance, and repels negativity. Red cardinal flowers...

Pied Butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis)

The sustained fluted piping of the Pied Butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis) is one of the purest sounds uttered by any Australian bird. Ringing through the...

Difference between Crows and Ravens: How to Tell Them Apart?

If you're wondering about the difference between crows and ravens, you've come to the right place. This article will provide you with all the...

White-breasted Robin – A Fascinating Bird of the Robin family Petroicidae

Family and Genus: The white-breasted robin (Eopsaltria georgiana) belongs to the Australasian robin family Petroicidae as well as to the Yellow Robin genus Eopsaltria....

Golden Bowerbird (Prionodura newtoniana)

Golden Bowerbird (Prionodura newtoniana) is one of the smallest of the bowerbirds and builds the biggest bower for its nuptial displays. Occurring only in...

Splendid Fairywren (Malurus splendens)

The splendid fairywren (Malurus splendens) is a member of the Australasian wren family, Maluridae. The Splendid Fairywren (Malurus splendens) is in full breeding plumage;...

Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata)

The Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) is faced with a life of toil from the moment it hatches underground. The chick must struggle up through a...

Intermediate Egret (Ardea interrnedia)

Family: The Intermediate Egret (Ardea interrnedia) is a member of the heron family Ardeidae in the genus Ardea. Some authorities classify the intermediate egret...

Yellow-throated Scrubwren (Sericornis citreogularis)

In the eastern coastal area of Australia, you can find the passerine bird Yellow-throated scrubwren (Neosericornis citreogularis) which is in the family Acanthizidae.   The...

Swift Parrot “Lathamus discolor”

Swift Parrot is a tree-living bird and is usually seen in small parties feeding on blossoms among the topmost branches of eucalypts or flying...

Crested Shrike-tit (Falcunculus frontatus)

Behavior & Habitats: During foraging for spiders, larvae, beetles, and other insects, the Crested Shrike-tit uses its powerful bill in a variety of ways....