Birds

ALDERS, Alnus species

ALDERS, Alnus species Alders belong to the birch family Betulaceae and belong to the genus Alnus. Around 35 monoecious species of trees and shrubs are found in this genus. The...

Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava)

IDENTIFICATION Red Avadavat is 9 cm in length.  This bird species is a locally established introduction from tropical Asia...

Nutmeg Mannikin (Lonchura punctulata)

The Nutmeg Mannikin (Lonchura punctulata) is a bird commonly seen along the east coast of Australia today. Among...

Chemicals for Plants Can be Toxic – Here’s a Legal Way to Protect Yourself

Did you know that the chemicals we use to protect our plants can be toxic? Here's a legal...

Riding Horses – Five-gaited Horses

Five-gaited horses! These riding horses are usually taught two extra gaits in addition to the natural gaits. Natural...

Bridled Honeyeater (Bolemoreus frenatus)

Habitats: Bridled Honeyeaters (Bolemoreus frenatus) are active, aggressive nomads in northeastern Queensland rainforests. The yellow 'bridle' extending from the bill to the ears gives...

Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa)

Diet: Rarely seen Rufous Owls (Ninox rufa) feed mainly on birds and arboreal mammals, such as Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps), and flying foxes, which...

Oriental dwarf kingfisher: Vivid Elegance In a World of Colors

Description: The Oriental dwarf kingfisher is distinguished by its remarkable plumage of metallic lilac, orange, and vivid blue patches. It is the smallest species...

Buff-rumped Thornbill (Acanthiza reguloides)

Family: The buff-rumped thornbill (Acanthiza reguloides) is a small passerine bird, a member of the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes. Identification: Both adult sexes...

Unalaska – The Town of Violent Bald Eagles

Unalaska is a famous town for violent bald eagles. The magnificent bald eagle is the national bird of America. But most Americans are lucky...

Western Thornbill (Acanthiza inornate) Gould, 1841

Family: The western thornbill (Acanthiza inornata) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes. Identifications: Both adult sexes are similar....

House Sparrow Calls and Song

Every morning, you probably heard unnoticed house sparrow calls and songs. These birds are daily visitors so, ignorance is probably the utmost way to...

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Call

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Call When birders hear the blue-cheeked bee-eater call, they know summer is in full swing. They typically migrate to warmer climates during the...

Striated Grasswren (Amytornis striatus)

An endemic species of Australian wren, the striated grasswren (Amytornis striatus) is a small, cryptically colored bird in the Maluridae family. It lives mainly...

Eyrean Grasswren (Amytornis goyderi)

Maluridae is a family of small grasswrens that includes the Eyrean grasswren. This bird is endemic to the arid regions of Central Australia and...