by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Cisticolas (Family Cisticolidae) The two species found in Australia, the Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis and the Golden-headed Cisticola C. exilis each have several endemic subspecies. Small birds, with a slender, pointed bill, rounded wings, and typically with a...
by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Cockatiel Scientific Name: Nymphicus hollandicus Size: Total Length 30 to 33 cm What does it look and sound like? The Cockatiel is an unusual member of the cockatoo family. It is small in size, and has a slender body and long pointed tail, which is more characteristic...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Cockroaches and Termites (Order: Blattodea) Over 580 species of cockroaches within six families recorded in Australia, including several introduced species, which are common pests around residential and commercial buildings. The ‘pest’ species feed largely on human...
by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Colubrid Snakes (Family: Colubridae) The colubrids are a group of solid-toothed and rear-fanged snakes. With 249 genera, it is the largest snake family, although only ten species occur in Australia. Many Australian colubrids are aquatic or semi-aquatic, but the group...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Common Bronzewing Scientific Name: Phaps chalcoptera Size: 30 to 36 cm What does it look like? The male Common Bronzewing has a yellow-white forehead and darker pink breast. Both sexes have a clear white line below and around the eye and shining patches of green, blue...
