Birds

Double-eyed Fig Parrot: Best Tiniest Parrot in Australia

Habitat: The double-eyed fig parrot (Cyclopsitta diophthalma) was given its curious name because of a spot close to the eye in some races, giving the impression of a second eye. Its...

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) is the best-known Australian quail. The Stubble Quail is widespread in most pastoral districts,...

List of Herbs and Spices you need to know

List of Herbs and Spices you need to know Following is the important List of Herbs and Spices you...

Fully Functional Home Design for Spectacular Views

Fully Functional Home Design for Spectacular Views - In Austria, architect Peter Jungmann designed a breathtaking fully furnished...

Western Whipbird (Psophodes nigrogularis)

Habitats: There are a variety of habitat types related to Western Whipbird in the Murray Mallee, including dense...

Rufous Calamanthus (Calamanthus campestris)

Family: Rufous Calamanthus (Calamanthus campestris) is an insectivorous bird in the family Acanthizidae, in the genus Calamanthus. Habitat: Rufous Calamanthus natural habitat is dry, low,...

White-browed scrubwren – Discover the Lives of Nature’s Orchestra

Habitats and Behavior: The white-browed scrubwren (Sericornis frontalis) is one of the most widespread, abundant, and familiar of Australia's small ground-feeding birds, occurring from northern...

Tropical Scrubwren: A Graceful Gem of Rainforest

Habitat: The tropical scrubwren (Sericornis beccarii) replaces the large-billed scrubwren (Sericornis magnirostra) in the rainforests and vine scrubs of the Cape York Peninsula and...

The prettiest Variegated Fairywren (Malurus lamberti)

Habitats: Among the fairywrens, the variegated fairywren is the most widespread. This species also occurs in a variety of habitats, making it one of...

Scintillant hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla)

The scintillant hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) is a small bird that belongs to the family Trochilidae. It is native to Central and South America, and...

Scrubtit – Astonishing Shy and Unobtrusive Bird

Family: Scrubtit (Acanthornis magna) belongs to the thornbill family Acanthizidae Habitat: Scrubtits are sedentary birds that live in temperate rainforests. It is found in taller...

Atherton Scrubwren (Sericornis keri)

Family: The Atherton Scrubwren (Sericornis keri) belongs to the family Acanthizidae Habitat: There is now a widespread understanding that a second species of plain brown...

Long-eared Owl Sound

LONG-EARED OWL SOUND / CALL  The males (boomers) make a deep hooting noise. Females (Kleeers) make a trilling, multi-note call. The young (kee-kees) make a...

Grey Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae)

The Grey Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae) is a bold and persistent hunter, flying directly in pursuit of prey. A sudden attack at a speed that...

Origma or Rockwarbler (Origma solitaria)

Family: Origma or Rockwarbler (Origma solitaria) belongs to the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes. Habitat: The Origma is unique among Australian warblers in constructing...