by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Old World Sparrows (Family Passeridae) Both the House Sparrow Passer domesticus and the Eurasian Tree Sparrow P. montanus were introduced into Australia in the 1860s and 1880s (respectively). Distinctive short conical beaks and short legs. Birds Home Nature Facts...
by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Olive-backed Sunbird Male Female Scientific Name: Cinnyris jugularis Size: 12 cm What does it look and sound like? The long downwardly curved bill resembles that of some honeyeaters, but the bright yellow underparts prevent any confusion. The yellow colouration...
by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Orange-bellied Parrot Scientific Name: Neophema chrysogaster Size: Around 20 cm What does it look and sound like? The Orange-bellied Parrot, or OBP as it is often called, is generally grassy green above, with a yellow chest, orange belly, and a blue band above the...
by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Orange Lacewing Upperwing Undersurface of the wing Scientific Name: Cethosia penthesilea Size: TL 65-70mm What does it look like? The Orange Lacewing has upper wings with black outer margins which are more extensive on the forewings, and has large orange centers. The...
