Giant Hyena: An extinct prehistoric hyenas
The giant hyena was about the same size as a big lioness and was probably capable of dismembering some very large carcasses with its...
Identification of Baltimore Oriole Female & Male
Identification of Baltimore Oriole Female & Male
Baltimore oriole ‘Icterus galbula’ is a transatlantic vagrant. It is a medium-sized 19-20 cm in length, rather slim...
Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata)
Family: Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata) belongs to the tribe Trochilini, subfamily Trochilinae,
Other Name: It is also known as the snowcap hummingbird (Microchera albocoronata).
Identification: Despite its...
Cranberries Get You Bogged Down
In flood-irrigated fields between Port Orford and 10 miles north of Bandon, you may notice what appears to be reddish-tinged ground. Cranberries are small...
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...