by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Barking Owl Scientific Name: Ninox connivens Size: 35 to 45 cm What does it look like? The Barking Owl is a medium-sized hawk-owl. Hawk-owls do not have a definite heart-shaped face, unlike the tyto-owls. The plumage is grey-brown above, with white spots on the wings,...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Barn Owl Scientific Name: Tyto alba Size: 30 to 39 cm What does it look like? The Barn Owl is moderately common, but generally hard to see, as they are mostly active at night. During the day the birds roost on concealed tree branches. They are the most widespread and...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Black Kite Scientific Name: Haliastur migrans Size: TL 47 to 55 cm What does it look like? The Black Kite is a medium-sized bird of prey (raptor). From a distance it appears almost black, with a light brown bar on the shoulder. The plumage is actually dark brown, with...
by Peter Rowland | Thursday, October 22, 2020
Brahminy Kite Scientific Name: Haliastur indus Size: 45 to 51 cm What does it look like? This beautiful chestnut and white raptor is the unmistakable Brahminy Kite. It is easily recognized by its head, neck and breast and contrasting chestnut belly and upperparts....
by Peter Rowland | Thursday, October 22, 2020
Brown Falcon Scientific Name: Falco berigora Size: 41 to 50 cm What does it look and sound like? The Brown Falcon is a small to medium-sized raptor (bird of prey). Birds range in size, with the male smaller than the female. The Brown Falcon has a range of colour...