Nature

Clivia miniata – A Prettier Indoor Plant

Clivia miniata, also called “Kaffir lily” grows from a thickly rooted bulb. It is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clivia of the family Amaryllidaceae, native to...

Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)

Family: The belted kingfisher (Cerylealcyon, formerly Megaceryle alcyon) is a member of the family Alcedinidae in the order Coraciiformes.  Behavior: The...

Marvelous Spatuletail: Nature’s Most Beautiful Bird

The Marvelous Spatuletail, or "Loddigesia Mirabilis," is the most beautiful bird in nature. It is only 15 cm...

Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia rnelanoleuca)

Flying Wonga Pigeons are rarely seen unless they have been disturbed. It spends the majority of its time...

Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus)

A Sooty oystercatcher belongs to the oystercatcher family. It is an endemic-wading bird found along Australia's coastline. As...

Horseradish – A Perennial Plant

Family: The horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is an everlasting plant of the mustard family member Brassicaceae. Description: Horseradish is prized for its large fleshy roots, which...

Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus)

Family: The sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus) is a medium-sized bird belonging to the kingfisher subfamily Halcyoninae. Other Name: It is also known as the Respected...

Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

Family: The Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is the largest member of the Kingfisher subfamily Halcyoninae. Habitat: Nesting requires tree holesoles. It can also be found...

Dazzling Velvet-purple Coronet: Nature’s Living Jewel

Identification: Velvet-purple Coronet is a spectacular medium-sized coronet that has a black head, primaries, and central tail feathers, white tail sides, and small white...

Metallic Starling (Aplonis metallica)

There is only one native starling in Australia, the Metallic Starling (Aplonis metallica). This bird observation confirms the opinion that starlings are delightful, despite...

Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis)

Identification: Grizzly bear has shaggy fur, especially on their shoulders and flanks; their front claws are longer than their hind claws, and their hind...

Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)

Habitat: The Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) is found mostly within coastal mangroves and big tidal creeks, where it lives singly or in loose pairs...

Red-backed Kingfisher – Capable of Living Far From Water

Habitat: The Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygius) is better adapted to Australia's desert lands than any of their relatives. Due to the fact that they...

Viburnum – Trouble Free Fragrant Flowering Plant

Viburnums are a joy to grow because they are so trouble-free, and they offer so much. Most bear white flowers in mid or late...

Bubal Hartebeest – Strange Looking Extinct Animal

In the case of the Bubal Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus), it can be hard to determine whether it is a separate species. It is considered...