Spinifex Pigeon (Gould 1842): The Breathtaking Feathered Jewel
Family: The Spinifex pigeon (Geophaps plumifera) belongs to the Columbidae family and is one of three endemic Australian bird species in the Geophaps genus.
Habitat:...
The Orographic Effect and Rain Shadow
The orographic effect, also known as the rain shadow effect, is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs when moist air is forced to rise over...
The Jungle Bush-Quail
Jungle Bush-Quail (Perdicula Asiatica) female differs from the male in the absence of the black barring on the underparts. In her case, the underparts...
Caleana major – Unique and Strange Shape Plant
Caleana major is a species of orchid, commonly known as the Flying Duck Orchid or Large Duck Orchid. It is native to Australia and...
Chestnut-quilled rock pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis)
Family: The chestnut-quilled rock pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
Habitats: The escarpment of the Western Arnhem land rises...
Pineapples: The Versatile Tropical Fruit Delight You Need to Try
Description:
Pineapples are a tropical fruit that grows on a plant of the same name. The fruit is large, spiky, and has a tough, waxy...
The Wedge-tailed Eagle: Australia’s Largest Bird of Prey
FAMILY: The Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) is not only the largest bird of prey in Australia, but it is also found in southern New...
Aquatic Warble “Acrocephalus paludicola”
Aquatic Warbler is medium size bird about 12.5 cm in length. It is skulking waterside warbler. Recalls Sedge Warbler in size and in having...
Orange-footed Scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt)
Family: The orange-footed scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt) is a member of the Megapode family Megapodiidae in the genus Megapodius.
Distribution: Orange-footed scrubfowl is found in the...
Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus)
Family: Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus) belongs to the family Columbidae
Behavior: In the early years of colonization on the east coast, pioneers discovered Topknot Pigeons...