by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Red-Rumped Parrot Male feeding on grass seeds Male and female (right) investigating a nest hollow Scientific Name: Psephotus haematonotus Size: 25 to 28 cm What does it look and sound like? Appearance and Key Features The Red-rumped Parrot is a moderate-sized parrot,...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, September 29, 2025
Regent Honeyeater Scientific Name: Anthochaera phrygia Size: up to 23 cm What does it look and sound like? Appearance and Key Features The Regent Honeyeater is a large honeyeater, measuring around 23 cm in length. It has a black head, neck, and upper breast. The back...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, September 29, 2025
Noisy Friarbird Scientific Name: Philemon corniculatus Size: up to 35 cm What does it look and sound like? The Noisy Friarbird is a unique-looking bird that is relatively easy to identify. It is a large, grey-brown honeyeater, growing up to 35 cm long. Its most...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Birds (Class: Aves) Probably the most familiar vertebrate animals around the world, occupying every continent and every habitat type. Birds are warm blooded (endothermic), have feathers and lay eggs that are protected by a hard outer shell. Most scientists agree that...
