by Peter Rowland | Thursday, November 5, 2020
European Starling Scientific Name: Sturnus vulgaris Size: 20 to 22 cm What does it look like? The European Starling shows considerable variation in plumage. Both adults resemble each other, although the female is considered less glossy than the male. In autumn, the...
by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, November 11, 2020
European Wasp Scientific Name: Vespula germanica Size: Total Length 15 mm What does it look like? The European Wasp is black with broad yellow bands and almost hairless, elongated abdomen. Where is it found? Native to Europe, north Africa and Asia. Introduced into...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Comb-crested Jacana Typical habitat for the Comb-crested Jacana Scientific Name: Irediparra gallinacea Size: 20 to 27 cm What does it look like? The Comb-crested Jacana has a red fleshy forehead comb, a black crown, back and breast and brown wings. The belly, face and...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Crescent Honeyeater Scientific Name: Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus Size: Total Length 14-16cm What does it look like? The Crescent Honeyeater is a small to medium-sized honeyeater. The male is dark grey above, paler and more grey-brown below, with a broad yellow patch on...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Crest-tailed Mulgara Scientific Name: Dasycercus cristicauda Size: 250-355mm TL, including tail 100-125 mm (males generally larger than females) What does it look like? The Crest-tailed Mulgara is generally pale yellowish-brown above, tail with reddish-brown...
