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 | Thursday, February 24, 2022
Black Lawn Beetle Adult Larvae Scientific Name: Heteronychus arator Size: Total Length 15mm What does it look like? The adult Black Lawn Beetle, or African Black Beetle, is a shiny black, rounded beetle. The larvae are pale and soft-bodied with a brown sclerotized...
by Peter Rowland | Thursday, February 24, 2022
Predatory Mosquito This species features in my book A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of Australia Autographed Copies Available Scientific Name: Toxorhynchites (Toxorhynchites) speciosus Size: Total Length 12 mm What does it look like? The adult Predatory...
