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...

Noisy Miner: Nature’s Loudest Symphony

Habitat: The Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) is garrulous on sedentary commutes and perhaps the best-known honeyeater in eastern...

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)

The American Redstart is a transatlantic vagrant. It is a rather flycatcher-like bird with a prominent tail that...

Sculptural Plants – How shape and texture add a spectacular new dimension to the garden

The sculptural plants recommended in this article have mostly been chosen for the beauty of their flowers, foliage,...

Gloxinia – Attention-Grabbing Flower

Gloxinia "Sinningia Speciosa" is a very beautiful plant when in bloom. It is apt to receive it as...

Eungella Honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi)

The Eungella honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi) is probably the last bird species to be discovered on the Australian mainland. Eungella honeyeaters belong to the Meliphagidae...

Northern bobwhite Call and Sounds

Northern Bobwhite Call and Sounds: This bird's distinctive whistling call gives it the name "bobwhite.". The Northern bobwhite has a variety of sounds, including...

10 Cool Facts of Eastern Bluebird

Facts of Eastern Bluebird The state bird of Missouri and New York is the eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis). The little migratory thrush is found in...

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...