by Peter Rowland | Thursday, October 15, 2020
Australasian Grebe Scientific Name: Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Size: 25-27cm What does it look like? The Australasian Grebe has two distinct plumage phases. The non-breeding plumage of both the male and female is dark grey-brown above and mostly silvergrey below,...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian Bustard Scientific Name: Ardeotis australis Size: 70-100 cm What does it look like? No other Australian bird resembles the Australian Bustard. The back and wings are brown; black and white spotting in the front of the wings is most extensive in the male....
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian King Parrot Adult Male Female Scientific Name: Alisterus scapularis Size: 42 cm What does it look like? The Australian King Parrot is a striking bird. Adult males have an entirely red head, orange bill and pale green shoulder stripe, the female has a dark...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian Pelican Scientific Name: Pelecanus conspicillatus Size: 1.6-1.8 m What does it look like? Its pouched bill, large size and distinct black and white plumage makes the Australian Pelican unmistakable with any other bird when perched or feeding on the water....
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian White Ibis Scientific Name: Threskiornis molucca Size: 69 to 76cm What does it look like? The Australian White Ibis is identified by its almost entirely white body plumage and black head and neck. The head is featherless and its black bill is long and...
