Australian Pelican Facts
Diet: Mainly fish, but they are opportunistic feeders and eat a variety of aquatic animals including crustaceans, tadpoles and turtles.Lifespan: 10 -25+ years Size: wingspan of 2.3 to...
Australian Raven Facts
The Australian raven (Corvus coronoides) is a passerine corvid bird native to Australia. Measuring 46–53 centimetres (18–21 in) in length, it has an all-black plumage, beak and mouth, as well as strong, greyish-black...
Currawong Facts
The pied currawong (Strepera graculina) is a black passerine bird native to eastern Australia and Lord Howe Island. One of three currawong species in the genus Strepera, it is closely related to the butcherbirds and Australian magpie of the...
The Willy Wag Tail
The Willy Wagtail Diet: Insectivorous (only eats insects)Lifespan in the wild: Between 5-6 yearsLifespan in captivity: Up to 12 years Wingspan: 16cmLength: 13.5cmScientific name: Malurus cyaneusIndigenous names: Djiti Djiti, Djitti Djitti, Djidi Djidi...
The Superb Fairy Wren
Superb Fairywren. Diet: Insectivorous (only eats insects)Lifespan in the wild: Between 5-6 yearsLifespan in captivity: Up to 12 years Wingspan: 16cm (6.29")Length: 13.5cm (5.31")Scientific name: Malurus cyaneusIndigenous names: waatji pulyeri (Ngarrindjeri), deeydgun (Gunai),...
Spotted Pardalote
The Spotted Pardalote (Pardalotus punctatus) is a small bird found in Australia. Its colourful spotted feathers give it the nickname "diamond bird." These little birds,...
Wompoo/Superb Fruit-Dove
The Wompoo Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus magnificus) is a large, colourful bird found in the rainforests of New Guinea and eastern Australia. It measures up to...
Crimson Chat
The Crimson Chat (Epthianura tricolour) is a small bird native to Australia. It’s often called the tri coloured chat, saltbush canary, or crimson-breasted nun. Males...
Blue-faced Honeyeater
The Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) is a bird that instantly draws curiosity with its bold appearance and playful charm. It’s part of the honeyeater family,...
