Kookaburras laughing birds are one of the most unique and beloved bird species in the world, known for their distinctive laughter that echoes through the Australian bush. These charismatic birds are instantly recognisable, with their large heads, sturdy beaks, and striking plumage. But it’s their playful, cheeky nature and contagious laughter that has captured the…

The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a wading bird species that is found across much of the world, including in Australia. It is a medium-sized bird that can grow up to 65 centimeters in length and has a distinctive long, curved bill that it uses to probe in shallow water for food. The Glossy Ibis…

Whistling kite is a very vocal bird, it can whistle in flight or while perched on a branch. Pairs constantly call to each other. They are graceful gliders often flying low searching for live or dead prey. They sometimes take fish from the surface of the water. They also catch reptiles, insects, and small mammals….

Better known as Jabiru. This bird is tall, with crimson long legs. Its black neck has a beautiful dark green sheen and the female eye has an attractive amber colour. Jabiru has a long, strong beak, which uses to hunt snakes, frogs, turtles and fish in the north Australian wetlands. This bird is a common…

The comb crested jacana (Irediparra gallinacea), also known as the lotusbird or lilytrotter, is a unique wading bird found primarily in the wetlands of Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Australia. This extraordinary bird is known for its distinct appearance and incredible ability to walk on floating vegetation. This is my favourite bird. It is tiny,…

The white bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) is a majestic coastal raptor found in parts of Southeast Asia, Australia, and the surrounding islands. Known for its striking appearance and impressive wingspan, this large bird of prey is an iconic symbol of the regions it inhabits. With its distinctive white and gray plumage, powerful talons, and…

Rainbow Lorikeets is a  noisy, and beautiful bird. They are so colourful that it is impossible to mistake them for other species. Lorikeets often travel together in pairs and occasionally respond to calls to fly as a flock.  Both sexes look alike with their bright red beak and colourful plumage. They have a blue head…

Brolga is the Australian largest flying bird with a wingspan of up to 2.4 meters. Brolga is a wetland bird that lives in tropical and south-eastern Australia. Brolgas are famous for their courting dance. This large bird dances, leaping a meter in the air and calling as part of bonding and breading.   There is an…