by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Crested Pigeon Scientific Name: Ocyphaps lophotes Size: 30 to 35 cm What does it look like? The Crested Pigeon is a stocky pigeon with a conspicuous black crest. Most of the plumage is grey-brown, becoming more pink on the underparts. The wings are barred with black,...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Crimson Chat Scientific Name: Epthianura tricolor Size: 10 to 13 cm What does it look like? The brilliant crimson, white and black plumage of the male Crimson Chat is diagnostic. Females and immatures are drab in comparison, being brownish and having a washed out...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Crimson Rosella Scientific Name: Platycercus elegans Size: Total Length 32-36 cm What does it look and sound like? Although the adult Crimson Rosella is unmistakable in its rich crimson plumage and bright blue cheeks, young birds have caused much confusion. Most...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Crested Tern Scientific Name: Sterna bergii Size: up to 49 cm in length What does it look like? The Crested Tern is the second largest of the terns found in Australia. It is also one of the most commonly seen. Its pale yellow bill, scruffy black crest, grey wings and...
by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Crocodiles (Order: Crocodilia) The order Crocodilia groups together the world’s 25 currently described species of crocodylians, alligators, caimans and gharials. Australia is home to two crocodylians, the ‘true’ crocodiles, one of which, the Saltwater Crocodile, is...
