The southern boobook is named after its distinctive ‘boo-book’ call.
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Pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris)
A relatively common, medium-sized amphibian found in North America, the pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris) is characterised by squarish or…
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Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
An attractively patterned amphibian, the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is a medium-sized toad with a light grey to cream or olive back…
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Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys)
One of Australia’s most familiar birds, the willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a relatively small, slender bird with a long tail which…
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White-breasted woodswallow (Artamus leucorynchus)
Part of the unique woodswallow family (Artamidae), the white-breasted woodswallow (Artamus leucorynchus) is a small, short-tailed…
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Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus)
The little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is, as its name suggests, a tiny heron species, most easily identified by its dark back, dark cap…
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Gravenhorst's frog (Hylarana gracilis)
Information on Gravenhorst's frog (Hylarana gracilis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus)
The sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus) is a medium-sized kingfisher with green to turquoise upperparts, a bright blue rump and tail…
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Double-banded plover (Charadrius bicinctus)
Information on the double-banded plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Lanza's skink (Chalcides lanzai)
Named after the Italian herpetologist Benedetto Lanza, Lanza’s skink (Chalcides lanzai) is a poorly-known lizard found at high altitudes in…
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Black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)
The black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) is a large, white waterbird with a prominent bare black head and neck, and a long…
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Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus)
Information on the Terek sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is…
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Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis)
Information on the Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
The goose-like comb duck gets its common name from the large, fleshy, dark grey growth or ‘comb’ on the top of the male’s black beak, an…
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Common stonechat (Saxicola torquatus)
Information on the common stonechat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca)
Adult imperial eagles (Aquila heliaca) are stocky in shape with black-brown feathers and a pale golden crown and nape. The shoulders…
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Little sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus)
Aptly named for its tiny size, the little sparrowhawk is also readily distinguished by the two white spots on the upperside of its central…
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Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus)
With its sharply contrasting plumage, the widespread Brahminy kite is an unmistakeable bird of prey. While its head, neck, throat, upper…
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Meller’s duck (Anas melleri)
While this duck may not look too remarkable, it is distinguished by its unfortunate reputation as one of the rarest species of wildfowl. A…
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Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, the large yet elegant grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum) graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its…
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Spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis)
The spot-billed pelican is relatively small with the typically large bill that characterises this family of waterbirds. These birds have…
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Slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body…
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Australian pratincole (Stiltia isabella)
A slim, graceful wader, the Australian pratincole (Stiltia isabella) is a highly distinctive species, being different to the seven other…
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Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus…
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North shore marsupial frog (Gastrotheca espeletia)
Information on the North shore marsupial frog (Gastrotheca espeletia) is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Southern carmine bee-eater (Merops nubicoides)
Information on the southern carmine bee-eater is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Rouget’s rail (Rougetius rougetii)
A secretive and terrestrial bird, like other rails, Rouget’s rail has olive-brown upperparts and cinnamon-reddish-orange underparts. The…
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Wood snipe (Gallinago nemoricola)
Information on the wood snipe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Ryukyu brown frog (Babina okinavana)
Information on the Ryukyu brown frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinctive…
