The Astonishing White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)
Family: The white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) is a member of the heron family Ardeidae in the genus Egretta.
Habitat: The white-faced heron is most commonly...
Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus)
The red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is an active, inquisitive, and sociable bird of the palaeotropics. They live in trees and shrubbery where they eat...
Swamp Harrier (Circus approximans)
TRUE TO ITS AME, the Swamp Harrier (Circus approximans) is habitually seen singly or in pairs coursing low over the pasture of an open...
Cattle egret (Ardea ibis)
Family: The cattle egret (Ardea ibis) is a member of the heron family Ardeidea in the genus Bubulcus.
Habitat: Cattle egret habitat in the warm-temperate,...
Orange Chat – Brilliant Colors and Behavior is a Birdwatcher Delight
Family: An Orange chat (Epthianura aurifrons) belongs to the Meliphagidae family of birds. The species is endemic to Australia.
Habitats: Brilliant orange chats live in arid...
Great Egret (Ardea alba)
Family: The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is a member of the heron family Ardeidae in the genus Ardea. The Ardeidae, who are closer cousins...
White-fronted chat – A Birdwatcher’s Dream Come True
Family: White-fronted chat (Epthianura albifrons) is a honeyeater of the Meliphagidae family from southern Australia.
Habitats: Southern rural Australia is home to the familiar and widespread white-fronted...
The Spectacular Pink Cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri)
The stunning Pink Cockatoo and its delicate pink tones suffusing its plumage, particularly under the wings in flight, are often called Major Mitchell. The...
Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)
The size of the Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) is about 16.5 cm in length. This red crossbill is a relatively large, plump finch of...
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...