Wading & waiting...
Black-necked Stork - female.
IUCN: Near Threatened.
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Introducing our #BirdOfTheWeek ! The Eastern Whipbird is one of the most characteristic sounds of eastern Australian forests.
Check out their full bird profile here: birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/…
📽️Eastern Whipbird video by Tim Siggs
Meet the Cape Barren Goose, our #BirdOfTheWeek ! Its unique yellowish-green beak and pink legs make it unmistakable. Found on offshore islands and southern mainland Australia in summer, listen for its pig-like honking calls earning it the nickname 'pig goose'
📸Jan Wegener
Can you crack the case? This week's 'Guess the Bird of the Week' challenge is on! Put your ornithological skills to the test and guess below! 🐦
Sound from Hike To Wildlife Youtube.
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To many birders, getting a first glimpse of our Bird of The Week starts to seem as challenging as finding a unicorn or Sasquatch. But persist! We promise this cryptic creature is real!
Meet the Connecticut Warbler! bit.ly/3y8ZWaZ.
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Introducing the Buff-banded Rail, our first #BirdOfTheWeek for 2024! 🐦
Known for its secretive nature, the Buff-banded Rail lives across much of mainland Australia, favouring wetland and riverside vegetation.
📸Buff-banded Rails by Heather Thorning
❤️🔥The scientific name, Pyrocephalus rubinus, or “fire-headed ruby,” is a fitting description for our Bird Of The Week. Male Vermilion Flycatchers seem to glow as they flit through their sometimes-arid surroundings. Learn more at bit.ly/3UxL1QM. 🐦💎 #BirdOfTheWeek
The Bush Stone-curlew, with its long legs and large yellow eyes, is one of Australia’s most fascinating and peculiar birds. That’s why they are our #BirdOfTheWeek !
📸 Howard Loosemore & Ambika Angela Bone
Having taken the top spot as the most counted bird for the #AussieBirdCount for the past 9 years, it’s about time we spotlight them as our #BirdOfTheWeek !
Find out more here: birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/…
📸 Brian Callaghan, Stephen Garth, Stuart Cox & Di Lymbury
The Red-winged Parrot is our #BirdOfTheWeek !
The Red-winged Parrot is found across much of northern Australia, preferring woodland habitats.
Find out more here: birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/…
📸Red-winged Parrots 1 by Darren Stephens, 2 by Ambika Angela Bone & 3 by OzFlash Images
This quick-flying sprite of small streams, channels, and ponds is Chloroceryle americana, AKA the Green Kingfisher. At about 8 1/2” long, it's roughly the same length as a Northern Cardinal. 🐦
Learn more about this “streamside sprite” at bit.ly/3VF9J2b.
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The Pheasant Coucal is our #BirdOfTheWeek ! Did you know they are the only cuckoo species in Australia to raise their own young? Most cuckoo species lay their eggs in the nests of other birds.
📸 Pheasant Coucals by Melanie Grills, Robert Toneguzzo & Andrew Silcocks
Discover the White-crowned Sparrow! Learn about their unique features and preferred habitats. Spot these charming birds in the wild with our handy guide. 🐦🌿
Photo by Simon Hurry.
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Discover the elegance of American Kestrels! Males boast slate-blue wings, while females flaunt reddish brown. Marvel at their beauty!
Beautiful photos by Rob English.
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📸The dazzling Peacocks at Nyandungu Eco-Park are the true showstoppers! ✨
Plan your bird-watching experience today and witness nature's own dating game in action! 🦚
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🔍 This week, discover the mysterious Red Crossbill! 🐦 #RedCrossbills , found in conifer forests worldwide, sport a truly unique beak! But that's not the only reason they continue to fascinate, & even confound scientists. Learn more at bit.ly/42WcTQL!
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I run into our #BirdOfTheWeek again today. And it doesn't matter how many good shots I have of it already, I am always gonna take every chance to get more. This is one bird you will never get used to and ignore. Nope!
White-cheeked Turaco/ዞሪት
🌍📌Bahirdar, Ethiopia
Typically a “secondary” cavity nester, our #BirdOfTheWeek usually takes up residence in tree cavities excavated by another bird. But ABC staff have even noted them roosting in the crevices of an active volcanic crater! 🌋
Meet the Green Parakeet! abcbirds.org/bird/green-par…
🌵🐦 Often mistaken for its vibrant cousin, this “desert cardinal” is a unique species that boasts a fiery charm of its own. Meet the Pyrrhuloxia (Scientific Name: Cardinalis sinuatus)! 🔥 bit.ly/3wqrM1n.
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Seeking green gardening inspo? Meet the Northern Emerald-Toucanet, this week’s Bird of the Week! 💚
This tiny toucan plays a specific & important role in keeping its tropical forest home healthy. Drop in on the full #BirdOfTheWeek profile & find out how!💩bit.ly/3V5NKRK