by Peter Rowland | Saturday, November 14, 2020
Tasmanian Native-hen Scientific Name: Tribonyx mortierii Size: 43 to 51 cm What does it look like? The Tasmanian Native-hen is a large flightless bird, with grey legs, yellowish bill, reddish eye and large, flattened tail. The plumage is generally olive-brown above...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, November 7, 2020
Eurasian Coot Scientific Name: Fulica atra Size: 32 to 39 cm What does it look and sound like? The Eurasian Coot is an attractive bird. The distinguishing feature is its snowy white bill. The remainder of the bird is black, except for its bright red eye. The Eurasian...