Pacific Gull

Pacific Gull

By Sam Flaherty

Common Name: Pacific Gull Scientific Name: Larus pacificus The Pacific Gull is easy to spot along Australia’s coastlines. Its large size and bold colours make...

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Australian Pelican

Australian Pelican

By Sam Flaherty

Common name: Australian Pelican Scientific name: Pelecanus conspicillatus The Australian Pelican is instantly recognisable due to its immense bill, the largest of any living bird....

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Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

By Sam Flaherty

The sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) roams the forests and woodlands of Australia, New Guinea, and select Indonesian islands. This large white bird is instantly recognisable...

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Yellow Wattlebird

Yellow Wattlebird

By Sam Flaherty

The Yellow Wattlebird (Anthochaera paradoxa) is the largest of its kind among honeyeaters. Native to Tasmania, it’s also known as the Long Wattlebird or Tasmanian...

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Superb Lyrebird

Superb Lyrebird

By Sam Flaherty

The Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) captivates with its size and mimicry. Found in the forests of Southeastern Australia, it is known for its ability to...

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White Ibis (Bin Chicken)

White Ibis (Bin Chicken)

By Sam Flaherty

The Australian White Ibis, Threskiornis molucca, has evolved from a rarity to a ubiquitous presence in Australia's urban landscape. Once primarily confined to wetlands and...

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Australian Pied Cormorant

Australian Pied Cormorant

By Sam Flaherty

The Australian pied cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius, is a familiar sight along the shores of Australasia. Known locally as the pied cormorant, pied shag, or great...

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Australasian Swamphen

Australasian Swamphen

By Sam Flaherty

Common Name: Australasian Swamphen Scientific Name: Porphyrio melanotus The Australasian Swamphen, known as the pūkeko in New Zealand, commands attention with its vivid plumage and...

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Australian Little Penguin

Australian Little Penguin

By Sam Flaherty

The Australian Little Penguin (Eudyptula novaehollandiae), also known as the fairy penguin or blue penguin, is a small, enchanting seabird found along the coastlines of...

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