by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian Pelican Scientific Name: Pelecanus conspicillatus Size: 1.6-1.8 m What does it look like? Its pouched bill, large size and distinct black and white plumage makes the Australian Pelican unmistakable with any other bird when perched or feeding on the water....
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian Sea-lion Scientific Name: Neophoca cinerea Size: TL 1.3–2.25m What does it look like? The Australian Sea-lion adult male is larger than the female, with thickened neck and chest. Coat (pelage) brown to blackish (becoming darker with age), and paler...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian Spotted Crake Scientific Name: Porzana fluminea Size: 18 to 21 cm What does it look like? The Australian Spotted Crake can be distinguished from the smaller Baillon’s Crake by its all-white undertail and two-tone bill, which is olive-green with a red base...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Australian Tree Frogs (Family: Hylidae) The tree frogs are extremely variable in ecology and reproduction from burrowing species to arboreal stream dwellers. Includes some of the world most recognisable species such as the Green tree frog. Dainty Green Tree Frog...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian White Ibis Scientific Name: Threskiornis molucca Size: 69 to 76cm What does it look like? The Australian White Ibis is identified by its almost entirely white body plumage and black head and neck. The head is featherless and its black bill is long and...
