by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian Logrunner Female Male Scientific Name: Orthonyx temmincki Size: 18 to 21 cm What does it look like? The plumage of this elusive ground-dwelling bird is mottled rufous-brown and olive-grey, streaked with black on the wings, back and sides of the throat. The...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian Magpie Scientific Name: Gymnorhina tibicen Size: 36-44 cm What does it look like? This large black and white bird is common and familiar. Its conspicuous plumage varies throughout the species range. The nape, upper tail and shoulders are white in all forms...
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 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 | 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...
