by Peter Rowland | Thursday, October 22, 2020
Common Ringtail Possum Scientific Name: Pseudocheirus peregrinus Size: 600-760 mm TL, including tail 300-380 mm. What does it look like? The Common Ringtail Possum is pale greyish to reddish-orange above, paler below, and with white patches behind eyes and ears. Tail...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Common Wallaroo Scientific Name: Osphranter robustus Size: TL 1,550–2,000 mm, including tail 750–900 mm What does it look like? The Common Wallaroo is heavily built (especially males), with shaggy fur and a characteristic hunched stance. Dark grey, yellowish-brown to...
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...
