Red Wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata)
Red Wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) so named for the lobes of skin on their cheeks, belong to the honeyeaters, the largest and most typical family...
Victoria’s Riflebird (Lophorina victoriae)
This beautiful Victoria's Riflebird (Lophorina victoriae) of the mid-northeastern Queensland rainforests eats much fruit in the mid and upper forest strata. It is also...
Superb Fairy-wren: A Jewel of Nature with Brilliant Blue Feathers
Description:
The Superb Fairy-wren “Malurus cyaneus” has a lovely cocked tail, iridescent blue plumage, and boldness in adapting to urbanization, parks, and gardens. Its vibrant...
White-faced Robin (Tregellasia leucops)
Well, like the Pale-Yellow Robin, the White-faced Robin (Tregellasia leucops) is confined to rainforest and forages within its mid and lower stages. The bird...
Goldenseal – An Effective Herb as Medicine
Goldenseal - An Effective Herb as Medicine
Think about this if you're unsure whether herbs can heal as well as drugs. Several studies have shown...
Tooth-billed Catbird – Ailuroedus dentirostris
Mountain rainforests of northeastern Queensland ring with the brilliant song of male Tooth-billed Catbird (Ailuroedus dentirostris) during spring breeding. It is also known as...
The Gorgeous Brambling (Fringilla Montifringilla)
The brambling “Fringilla montifringilla” is actually a little passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is a widespread bird in Europe. The common...
Barberry (Berberis)-Popular Garden Specimens
The Barberry that grows wild in my neighborhood, “Berberis Vulgaris” is one of the first plants to leaf out in the woods and fields....
The Wedge-tailed hillstar (Oreotrochilus adela)
Description:
The Trochilidae has many beautiful species of hummingbirds. The Wedge-tailed hillstar (Oreotrochilus adela) is one of them. It is mostly found in South American...
Apples – Potent Source of Antioxidants
Apples are a potent source of antioxidants with polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamin C. Therefore Apples are a good source of fiber, and potassium and...