The Willy Wag Tail

The Willy Wag Tail

By Sam Flaherty

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...

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The Superb Fairy Wren

The Superb Fairy Wren

By Sam Flaherty

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),...

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Spotted Pardalote

Spotted Pardalote

By Sam Flaherty

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,...

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Wompoo/Superb Fruit-Dove

Wompoo/Superb Fruit-Dove

By Sam Flaherty

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...

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Crimson Chat

Crimson Chat

By Sam Flaherty

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...

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Blue-faced Honeyeater

Blue-faced Honeyeater

By Sam Flaherty

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,...

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Scarlet Honeyeater

Scarlet Honeyeater

By Sam Flaherty

The Scarlet Honeyeater (Myzomela sanguinolenta) is easy to spot with its bright red feathers. This small bird lives mainly in Australia and measures around 10...

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Magnificent Riflebird

Magnificent Riflebird

By Sam Flaherty

The Magnificent Riflebird (Ptiloris magnificus) belongs to the birds-of-paradise family. This striking bird has an extraordinary appearance and intriguing habits. It calls the lowland rainforests...

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Azure Kingfisher

Azure Kingfisher

By Sam Flaherty

The Azure Kingfisher (Ceyx azureus) The Azure Kingfisher is a captivating bird with its brilliant blue plumage and rufous-buff underpart. This small bird, measuring about...

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