Australian Species
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Australian Brush Turkey (Alectura lathami)
Also known as "thermometer birds," brush turkeys are one of the few species of birds that use external heat sources (rather than body heat) for egg incubation.
Only males build and tend to...
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Australian Shoveler (Anas rhynchotis)
Can be rather confiding on urban waters.
A swift flier, it may fly high and turn abruptly in flight.
Not a highly regarded game bird.
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Australian White-eyed Duck (Aythya australis)
Only the drake has white eyes
Known as the Hardhead in Australia, but why is unknown
At least 10% of their diet consists of animal prey, including mussels are swallowed whole
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Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)
Only Australian swan
Only mostly black species, but has white wing tips, red bill and eyes
Unlike most other swans, may nest in loose colonies
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Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea)
Drakes are much brighter than their more somber mates
The ruby-red eyes are distinctive
May nest year-round if conditions are suitable.
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East Indian Grey Teal (Anas gibberifrons gibberifrons)
Noted for an especially high, markedly bulging forehead
Swift and agile flier
Pair-bonds are probably life-long
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Freckled Duck (Stictonetta naevosa)
Named for its freckled plumage
Breeding drakes have a bright waxy-red bill base
Relatively few in collections- more reared at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl than anywhere
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Indonesian Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles)
This large plover has bright yellow wattles covering its face and long yellow wing spurs. These birds are well known for their intense defense of their nest site; which is generally a simple scrape in...
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Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)
The instantly recognizable call of the Laughing Kookaburra, largest of the kingfishers, is one of the best known sounds in the animal world.
The birds so regularly raise a loud chorus of laughter from the...
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Leadbeater's (Major Mitchell's) cockatoo (Lophochroa leadbeateri)
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Maned Goose / Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata)
Mainly terrestrial, but readily perches
Short, stout bills reflect its grazing tendencies
Both parents care for ducklings.
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Mulga parakeet (Psephotus varius)
Known as the "many colored parrot."
Build nests close to the ground in hollow logs and stumps
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NewZealand Gray Duck (Anus superciliosa)
(Pacific Black Duck)
The New Zealand gray duck is nearly extinct as a pure form in New Zealand due to hybridization with introduced mallards.
The males and females are very similar in...
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New Zealand Scaup (Aythya novaeseelandiae)
Locally known as Black Teal, this is the only freshwater diving duck of New Zealand.
Regularly frequents waters near human settlements.
Vulnerable to hunters as it flies reluctantly.
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New Zealand shoveler (Anas rhynchotis variegata)
A dabbling duck
Lives in dense swamp areas.
Is protected by law in Australia
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Northern Rosella (Platycercus venustus)
The latin name, venustus, means charming, lovely or graceful.
Nests in hollow trees in savannah areas
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Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus)
This small and brightly colored member of the parrot family is highly gregarious and found in large flocks.
An arboreal species, it spends all its time in the trees and feeds primariy on...
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Turquoisine parakeet (Neophema pulchella)
Live in grasslands and open wooded areas
Males develop red in wings after approximately 8 months
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Umbrella Cockatoo (Cacatua alba)
Also known as the White Cockatoo, these birds often nest in the hollows of tall trees in all types of forests.
They are found in Australia and the smaller nearby islands.
They gather in large, noisy...
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