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 | 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 | Friday, October 23, 2020
Satin Bowerbird Male – displaying at bower ‘Green Bird’ – female or immature male (<6yrs) Bower with blue decorations Scientific Name: Ptilonorhynchus violaceus Size: 27 to 33 cm What does it look and sound like? Satin Bowerbirds are...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 24, 2020
Striated Pardalote Scientific Name: Pardalotus striatus Size: 9.5 to 11 cm What does it look like? Like the Spotted Pardalote, the Striated Pardalote is more common than is usually realised. Across Australia, it has a white eyebrow with a yellow spot in front of the...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Superb Fairywren Male Female Scientific Name: Malurus cyaneus Size: 14 to 16 cm What does it look and sound like? Adult male Superb Fairywrens are the most brightly coloured of the species, especially during the breeding season. They have rich blue and black plumage...
