by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Cockatiel Scientific Name: Nymphicus hollandicus Size: Total Length 30 to 33 cm What does it look and sound like? The Cockatiel is an unusual member of the cockatoo family. It is small in size, and has a slender body and long pointed tail, which is more characteristic...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Common Bronzewing Scientific Name: Phaps chalcoptera Size: 30 to 36 cm What does it look like? The male Common Bronzewing has a yellow-white forehead and darker pink breast. Both sexes have a clear white line below and around the eye and shining patches of green, blue...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Crested Pigeon Scientific Name: Ocyphaps lophotes Size: 30 to 35 cm What does it look like? The Crested Pigeon is a stocky pigeon with a conspicuous black crest. Most of the plumage is grey-brown, becoming more pink on the underparts. The wings are barred with black,...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Crimson Chat Scientific Name: Epthianura tricolor Size: 10 to 13 cm What does it look like? The brilliant crimson, white and black plumage of the male Crimson Chat is diagnostic. Females and immatures are drab in comparison, being brownish and having a washed out...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Crimson Rosella Scientific Name: Platycercus elegans Size: Total Length 32-36 cm What does it look and sound like? Although the adult Crimson Rosella is unmistakable in its rich crimson plumage and bright blue cheeks, young birds have caused much confusion. Most...
