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...
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...
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...
Galah (Cacatua roseicapilla)
Galah is the only member of the cockatoo family within the genus Eolophus. It is quite common to see galahs in Australia. They are...
Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus)
Habitat: The Rainbow Bee-eater is a communal bird, whether residing on breeding grounds in southern and central Australia, in winter quarters in far northern...
Noisy Pitta (Pitta versicolor)
Family: A noisy pitta (Pitta versicolor) belongs to the family Pittidae.
Habitat: Pittas, or Jewel-Thrushes, are some of the world's brightest-colored birds. Noisy Pittas are...
Masked Owl (Tyto novaehollandiae)
DESCRIPTION
SUPERFICIALLY, THE Masked Owl (Tyto novaehollandiae) looks like a big, heavy Barn Owl. It roosts in the same places: big hollows in trees, crevices...
Common Grackle Call
VOCALIZATIONS:
Common Grackle Call is a loud, hoarse ‘chuk’ or ‘chak’, particularly in a flock calling. The common grackle song consists of a wheezing, upslurred...