by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Red-whiskered Bulbul Scientific Name: Pycononotus jocosus Size: 20 to 22 cm What does it look like? The Red-whiskered Bulbul is instantly identifiable by its pointed black crest. The remaining plumage is brown above, with a white cheek and throat, mottled underparts...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Pig Scientific Name: Sus scrofa Size: 1.5 m What does it look like? The pig is extremely varied from white to black, with any manner of tones of yellow, red and brown between. Most wild pigs in Australia are black or dark brown as adults, paler forms with darker...
by Peter Rowland | Sunday, October 18, 2020
House Mouse Scientific Name: Mus musculus Size: Total Length 9 cm (plus tail 10 cm) What does it look like? The House Mouse is pale brown to blackish, with whitish or pale brown belly. Tail mostly naked, with circular annulations (rows) of scales. Where is it found?...
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...
