by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Rainbow Bee-eater Scientific Name: Merops ornatus Size: 21 to 28 What does it look and sound like? This brilliantly coloured bird is unmistakable in both plumage and voice. Both Rainbow Bee-eater sexes have beautiful blue-green body plumage, a rufous crown, a yellow...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, November 14, 2020
Silvereye Scientific Name: Zosterops lateralis Size: 11 to 13 cm What does it look like? The Silvereye is one of several similar small birds that make up the group known as white-eyes, so-called due to the conspicuous ring of white feathers around their eyes. The...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, November 14, 2020
Southern Angle-headed Dragon Scientific Name: Lophosaurus spinipes Size: Snout Vent Length 105 mm, Total Length 370 mm What does it look like? Large dragon with long tail that is about twice as long as body (Snout Vent Length), large, angular head, enlarged nuchal...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Southern Bell Frog Scientific Name: Litoria raniformis Size: Total Length 9 cm What does it look like? Colouration varies for the Southern Bell Frog, but is usually gold with large green blotches and spots, and in some individuals almost all gold or all green....
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, November 14, 2020
Southern Cassowary Scientific Name: Casuarius casuarius Size: 1.5 to 2 metres (tall) What does it look and sound like? The prominent greyish casque and red wattle hanging from the neck, make the Southern Cassowary easily identifiable. The feathers of the body are...
