Nature

The Oriental Rat Snake

The Oriental Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa) is a medium-sized, active, diurnal snake associated with open habitats, including agricultural systems; much of the diet consists of amphibians and commensal rodents....

Paradise Riflebird “Ptiloris paradiseus”

Common / Scientific Name Paradise Riflebird “Ptiloris paradiseus” Description Paradise Riflebird is a medium size bird of the family Paradisaeidae. Earlier,...

Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata)

Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata) is known by several names, such as Stump Robin, Wood Robin, Dozey Robin, Native...

Yellow-fronted Woodpecker

Identification:  Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) is colorful Mantle glossy black, streaked white, back and rump white. Uppertail black,...

The Brown Falcon: Nature’s Master of Versatility and Adaptability

Habitat: The Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) is usually seen alone or in pairs, but in the non-breeding season...

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...

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)

Rare on Australian Southern coasts, the Whimbrel is more abundant around the north, where it sometimes occurs in small flocks of up to 50....

Red-kneed Dotterel (Erythrogonys cinctus)

Habitats: The Red-kneed Dotterels (Erythrogonys cinctus) live on the inundated muds of temporary flood lands inland. They are nomadic, loosely gregarious, and aquatic waders....

Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)

Family: Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a species of plover belonging to the Charadriidae family. Habitats: The Grey Plover or Black-bellied Plover migrates to winter...

Rhododendron calophytum – Magnificent Evergreen Tree

Rhododendron calophytum is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. This is also known as beautiful-face rhododendron, which is growing to some...

Arctic Redpoll ‘Carduelis hornemanni’

IDENTIFICATION Arctic Redpoll or Hoary Redpoll is medium size 13 to 14 cm large Arctic birds. It is representative of Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea),...

Little Curlew (Numenius minutes)

The Little curlew (Numenius minutus) belongs to the large bird family Scolopacidae. In September and October, Little Curlews migrate from their breeding grounds in...

Horned Sungem – Amazing South American Hummingbird

Horned Sungem is a beautiful remarkable hummingbird that is mostly found in South America. It is well worthy of such an evocative name and...

Arctic Warbler (Phylloscopus borealis)

IDENTIFICATION ARCTIC WARBLER (Phylloscopus borealis) is very similar to Greenish Warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides), but averages larger, stouter, and more attenuated, with a relatively larger head....

The Distinctive Pin-Tailed Manakin

The stunning and highly distinctive pin-tailed manakin (Ilicura militaris) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is the only member of...