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...
Pied Monarch (Arses kaupi)
There is an endemic species of the Pied Monarch (Arses kaupi) in coastal Queensland, Australia, which belongs to the monarch-flycatcher family, Monarchidae. Pied monarchs...
Tennessee warbler “Vermivora peregrine”
IDENTIFICATION
The Tennessee warbler “Vermivora peregrine” is a medium size, 11.5 cm in length. This is a small transatlantic vagrant with a fairly plump, short-tailed...
Tabebuia and Handroanthus
Genus and Family: The genus Tabebuia is native to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical parts of Mexico and Central and South America. It...
Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava)
IDENTIFICATION
Red Avadavat is 9 cm in length. This bird species is a locally established introduction from tropical Asia in the Iberian Peninsula, Northern Italy,...
The Magnificent Red-headed woodpecker
Habitat: The red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is a common transient and summer resident statewide. It is a local and irregular winter resident in the eastern part...
Dire Wolf: Extinct Species of Canine
The dire wolf is an extinct species of canine that was native to the United States during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene epochs...
Willows, Salix spp.
Origin and history: Willows comprise a large number of trees and shrubs, mainly in the Northern Hemisphere. For this article, we will only cover...
Little Raven (Corvus mellori)
Little Raven (Corvus mellori) is so similar to the Australian Raven in appearance that for many years the former was not recognized as a...
Forest Raven (Corvus tasmanicus)
Habitat: The Forest Raven (Corvus tasmanicus) is the only Corvidae member in Tasmania. The Forest Raven's most characteristic feature is its short, deep baritone cawing,...