Have you ever had a close encounter with a bird that is, quite literally, bigger than your dreams? Well, let me tell you, there’s nothing that prepares you for the moment you come eye to eye with a Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Australia’s largest bird of prey. I was on a road trip through the heart of…

One of the things I love about travelling is the unexpected surprises. You know, those moments that make you gasp and reach for your camera. This happens often during our journeys through Australia. A sky full of pink, and a golden sunset. We really love such encounters with Galah parrots. A Splash of Pink –…

The Willie Wagtail is a small bird native to Australia and parts of New Guinea. It belongs to the family of birds known as fantails, named for their unique fan-shaped tails. In Australian culture and folklore, the Willie Wagtail has played an important role as a symbol of loyalty, courage, and resourcefulness. Its distinctive call…

The Grey Butcherbird, also known as the Cracticus torquatus, is a medium-sized bird native to Australia. It is a member of the butcherbird family, named for its carnivorous feeding habits. In Australian culture and biodiversity, the Grey Butcherbird is an important species due to its role in controlling insect and small animal populations. Its distinctively…

Australian Emu is the third largest bird in the world, right after the ostrich and southern cassowary. They average emu weight in 35 kg, but it is possible to find even 60 kg individuals. Emu’s length and height are approximate 1.5 meters, so it is quite a large bird especially if you encounter it in…

Eastern Barn Owl is a medium-sized owl that is very common in Asia and Australia. They have a heart like a face, sandy orange upperparts and white cream underparts. This owl is smaller and lighter than Masked Owl. Have you heard of a barking owl – Read more. Eastern Barn Owl Distribution This owl can…

Gang-Gang Cockatoo is a smaller bird compared to other cockatoos with a size around 33-36 cm. Only males can be distinguished by a wispy, red crest that looks like a hanging feather. Females have a grey body and head. They can be mistakenly mixed with Galahs due to their colouring and small size. Due to…

The Barking Owl (Ninox connivens) is a fascinating bird species known for its unique vocalisations. As its name suggests, this owl can produce a sound that resembles a dog’s bark. However, it can also make a sound similar to a crying woman, making it one of the most vocal owl species in the world. Appearance-wise,…

Sulphur Crested Cockatoo is one of the largest of the many species of white cockatoos. It is a spectacular, clever bird that is super active, noisy and long-lived. They have white feathers and a nice, cheeky, yellow crest that hangs from the top of their head. The sexes look similar in size, but interestingly females…

Pheasant Coucal is a very unique bird with feathers looking like medieval armour or posture taken from a small dinosaur from the Cretaceous era. It has a long tail, short, rounded wings, a blackhead, neck and underbody with upper parts and wings reddish-brown with black and cream barring. Its black tail is barred orange. Sexes…