They can also be quite territorial read more on cassowary attacks Photo by Rob Lapaer of Rainforest Hideaway B B Cape Tribulation N Qld
Birds Detail Federation Window Back
AUSTRALIA LICUALA LODGE MISSION BEACH QUEENSLAND click to enlarge photos From the breakfast verandah you can spot a variety of Honeyeaters Mistletoebirds Parrots and of course the Southern Cassowary a
Scientific Name: Pongo abelii 
These pelicans were watching the fisherman clean their fish in hope for a meal. This was as close as I could get with my son pulling at my shirt as they were flying really close over head.
Emu - San Antonio Zoo
Can anyone tell me a good company in Australia that does DNA sexing for birds?
I have looked it up online but there seems to be large price differences between companies and I can't work out why?
Advice on a good company
AN Avian vet is the best way, look in your yellow pages. You also could contact your local bird society as someone there may help you as well. I know there is a fellow that will do it for a small fee at mine.
Over the next few months, you’re going to be seeing a lot more black and white birds in the Hills District search for warmer weather.
They are some of the most common birds in the area, but do you know the difference between a magpie and a magpie lark, or a currawong and a butcherbird?
This month, Backyard Buddies helps you identify common black and white birds.
Backyard Buddies is a free program run by Australia’s Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.
“Hills District locals are lucky to share their backyards with a range of amazing black and white birds,” foundation chief executive officer Leonie Gale said.
“The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but eyes are also the key to identifying what bird you’re looking at.
“If you see a black and white bird with bright yellow eyes, you’ve got a pied currawong on your hands. Currawongs are one of the most commonly seen birds in eastern NSW, and their ‘curra-wong, curra-wong’ also gives them away.”
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