by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Red-necked Wallaby Scientific Name: Notamacropus rufogriseus Size: Total Length 1,282–1,785mm (including tail 623–876mm) What does it look like? The Red-necked Wallaby is grey-brown above, heavily flecked with white, and washed with reddish on head, shoulders, arms,...
by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Red-necked Pademelon Scientific Name: Thylogale theti Size: Total Length 620–1,110 mm, including tail 300–510 mm What does it look like? The Red-necked Pademelon is generally brownish above, more rufous on forehead, neck and shoulders, and flecked with grey on back,...
by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Red-collared Lorikeet Scientific Name: Trichoglossus rubritorquis Size: around 29 cm What does it look like? The Red-collared Lorikeet is easily recognised by its striking blue head, purplish and orange shoulders, green lower back and wings, bright orange to...
by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Red-capped Plover Scientific Name: Charadrius ruficapillus Size: 14 to 16.5 cm What does it look and sound like? This is a small shorebird. Brown above, reddish on the crown and nape, and with a white face and underparts, the Red-capped Plover cannot be confused with...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Red Lacewing Scientific Name: Cethosia cydippe Size: Total Length 78-80 mm What does it look like? Both Red Lacewing sexes similar, although female slightly darker. Upper wings with broad black outer margins and large deep red centres, the forewings have a large,...
