by Peter Rowland | Friday, May 9, 2025
Glossy Black-Cockatoo Scientific Name: Calyptorhynchus lathami Size: around 36cm What does it look like? Although the smallest Black-Cockatoo, the Glossy Black-Cockatoo is still very impressive. The male has a similar red band on the tail to the Red-tailed...
by Peter Rowland | Sunday, October 18, 2020
Gang-gang Cockatoo Male Female Scientific Name: Callocephalon fimbriatum Size: 32 to 37 cm What does it look like? The Gang-gang Cockatoo can be identified by its general grey plumage, each feather edged with greyish-white, and its short, square tail. The male has a...
by Peter Rowland | Sunday, October 18, 2020
Forest Kingfisher Scientific Name: Todiramphus macleayii Size: 18 to 23 cm What does it look like? The Forest Kingfisher is easily identified by its deep, royal blue head and upper-parts and striking white underparts. Male birds have a broad white collar. Birds in...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, November 7, 2020
Fan-tailed Cuckoo Scientific Name: Cacomantis flabelliformis Size: 25 to 27 cm What does it look and sound like? When sighted, the Fan-tailed Cuckoo can be identified by its dark grey upperparts and soft buff underparts. The black tail is notched with white above, and...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Eastern Koel Male Scientific Name: Eudynamys orientalis Size: 39 to 46 cm What does it look and sound like? When seen, the male Eastern Koel is easily identified by its entirely glossy black plumage, tinged with blue and green, and striking red eye. The female has...
