by Peter Rowland | Friday, November 13, 2020
Little Wattlebird Scientific Name: Anthochaera chrysoptera Size: 26 to 30 cm What does it look like? The Little Wattlebird is a medium to large honeyeater, but is the smallest of the wattlebirds. It is mostly dark grey-brown above, with faint white shafts on each of...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Masked Owl Scientific Name: Tyto novaehollandiae Size: Total Length 35 to 50 cm What does it look and sound like? The Masked Owl has three basic plumage phases: pale, intermediate and dark. The plumage pattern remains similar in each case. The facial disc is chestnut...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
New Holland Honeyeater Scientific Name: Phylidonyris novaehollandiae Size: Total Length 17 to 18.5 cm What does it look and sound like? The New Holland Honeyeater is mostly black and white in colour, with a large yellow wing patch and yellow sides on the tail. It has...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, February 28, 2022
Noisy Miner Scientific Name: Manorina melanocephala Size: Total Length 28 cm What does it look and sound like? The Noisy Miner is a bold and curious bird. It is identified by its mostly grey body and black crown and cheeks. The bill is yellow, as are the legs and the...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Sacred Kingfisher Scientific Name: Todiramphus sanctus Size: 19 to 23 cm What does it look and sound like? The Sacred Kingfisher is a medium-sized kingfisher. It has a turquoise back, turquoise-blue rump and tail, buff-white underparts and a broad cream collar. There...
