The Australian Pelican is a large waterbird and one of the seven species of pelicans in the world. They are mostly white with black primary feathers on their wings. The Australian Pelican is known for its enormous pale pink bill, even by pelican standards, and males are generally larger than females. These birds can be…
Many times during our trips we spot goannas basking on the rocks or crossing the roads. They are also called monitor lizards or varanids. There are 28 species of goannas in Australia. The Yellow Spotted Monitor, also known as the Ridgetail Monitor, is a large lizard species found in Australia and parts of Papua New…
The Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo is a very distinctive bird that we always enjoy watching in its natural inhabitant. Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo appearance The one feature that let you recognize it without a doubt is the scarlet or red panels underneath their tail especially visible in males. Females have yellow spots on the head, neck or…
Rainbow Bee-Eater is a tiny, colourful bird with a long curved bill and long tail. It has a golden crown and red eyes sitting on a black horizontal stripe. Rainbow Bee Eater eats bees, but also wasps, beetles, butterflies, and other small insects are on their diet. It is the only bee-eater in Australia. They…
The Little Black Cormorant is a small, slim, completely black cormorant with a green sheen to the back and a slender grey hooked bill. Little Black Cormorant habitat It likes freshwater wetlands but can be found on sheltered coastal waters. You rarely see it outside of water habitats. It is often seen resting on rocks,…
Magpie Goose loves Northern Australia. As a wildlife enthusiast and bird lover, I’ve long been intrigued by this unique and beautiful species, which is found only in Australia’s Top End. Evert time I visit Northern Territory, I’m seeking out opportunities to observe and learn more about the Magpie Goose. Habitat The Northern Territory is a…
The dingo is one of the most unique animals in Australia. It is a wild dog that is believed to have descended from domestic dogs introduced to the continent by ancient Asian mariners around 4000 years ago. Today, dingoes can be found in many parts of Australia and play an important ecological role as apex…
When people hear the word kangaroo they straight away think of Australia. I was one of them. Before I came to Australia one of the points on my bucket list was to see a mob of kangaroos hopping to the setting sun. It didn’t take me long to put a tick next to it because…
Spangled Drongo – forked tail and crimson eyes Spangled Drongo is a beautiful black bird with bright red eyes and intensively blue spots on its chest. It has a characteristic fork like tail and is known for its sharp calling sound. It likes to imitate the sounds of kingfishers and occasionally makes loud, entertaining calls…
The platypus is one of the most extraordinary animals. Upon first examination, scientists initially believed that this creature was a fabrication, a peculiar amalgamation of a duck, beaver, and otter. Observing this endearing animal, one can’t help but wonder if Mother Nature playfully combined a duck’s bill and webbed feet, a beaver’s tail, and the…
