The Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) may look like an owl, and although it is related to owls, the Tawny Frogmouth is more closely related to Oilbirds and Nightjars.The Tawny Frogmouth is found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and southern New Guinea and it also … [Read more...]
Rainbow Bee Eater
The Rainbow Bee Eater (Merops ornatus) is a very colourful member of the bee eating family: Meropidae and the only member of this family to be found in Australia.The Rainbow Bee Eater's range includes throughout mainland Australia, as well as eastern Indonesia, New Guinea … [Read more...]
Australian Swiftlet
The Australian Swiftlet (Aerodramus terraereginae) is a small bird endemic to Queensland, Australia particularly in the tropical north east regions.There are two subspecies of the Swiftlet: the Chillagoe Swiftlet (A. t. chillagoensis) and A. t. terraereginae which are … [Read more...]
Australian Pelican
Australia has a diversity of bird life and one of the most fascinating birds is the large water bird, the Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus).The Australian Pelican is found across Australia and New Guinea on many inland and coastal waters but tends to avoid the … [Read more...]
Australasian Grebe
The Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small water bird that is found throughout Australia and many Pacific Ocean islands and is now also resident in New Zealand where it was self introduced.The Australasian Grebe is one of the smallest members of the grebe … [Read more...]