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...
by Peter Rowland | Sunday, October 18, 2020
Laughing Kookaburra Scientific Name: Dacelo novaeguineae Size: 40 to 45 cm. What does it look and sound like? The Laughing Kookaburra is instantly recognisable in both plumage and voice. It is generally white below, faintly barred with dark brown, and brown on the...
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...
