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Scientific name: Threskiornis molucca
Also called the Sacred Ibis, the Australian White Ibis adapts very well to urbanised areas. Because of their generalist feeding nature they can a pest and are very aggressive when it come...
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Scientific name: Chenonetta jubata
Also called the Maned Duck, the Wood Duck is often seen grazing on grassed areas located near water. These birds usually nest in tree hollows and sometimes become a problem when they settle into ...
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Scientific name: Cygnus atratus
The Black Swan is native to Australia and is relatively common. They prefer waterways with abundant vegetation and feed where they can reach the bottom with their long necks. They are able to breed ...
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Scientific name: Gallirallus philippensis
The Buff-banded Rail is normally very wary and often diificult to spot. At the University's Research Station on Heron Island these birds are very common and relatively tame. They prefer de...
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Scientific name: Gallinula tenebrosa
Dusky Moorhhens are identified by their red face shield, red bill with a yellow tip, greyish brown feathers and a white stripe on the tail. These birds are coomon and adapt well to urban areas....
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Scientific name: Fulica atra
Eurasian Coots can be identified by their white bill and face shield, black body and red eyes. They usually breed August to February and become very aggressive to other birds during mating season. Coot...
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Scientific name: Plegadis falcinellus
Not as common in South East Queensland as Australia's other two ibises, the White Ibis and Straw-necked Ibis. The Glossy Ibis has a reddish brown body with purplish green wings. They prefer we...
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Scientific name: Cisticola exilis
This small bird can be difficult to see and to positively identify. They favour tall grasses near water and often perch on grass tips. Breeding season is September to March and nests are made in t...
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Scientific name: Ardea alba
The Great Egret is the largest of the Australian white egrets. It can be distinguished from the Plumed Egret by the length of its neck relative to the length of its body. The Great Egret's neck is 1.5 t...
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Scientific name: Aythya australis
Hardheads are sometimes called White-eyed Ducks after the male of the species which has prominent white eyes. These birds prefer deeper water and often dive to feed. They are seldom seen ashore an...
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Scientific name: Anseranas semipalmate
Magple Geese were once very common throughout Australia. Their numbers have declined as a result of habitat loss such as conversion of swamps into farmland. These birds often breed in trios r...
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Scientific name: Anas superciliosa
The Pacific Black Duck is very common and widespread throughout Australia. It is easily distinguished by black face stripes. Black Ducks sometimes interbreed with introduced Mallards creating hyb...
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Scientific name: Dendrocygna eytoni
Plumed Whistling-Ducks are easily identitied by their long pale breast feathers and shrill whistling call. They roost in large flocks and are a regular at Lake Galletly. These birds rarely...
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Scientific name: Porphyrio porphyrio
Purple Swamphens are identified by their large red facial shield and ball. The body is covered purplish blue feathers. They feed on green shoots and they nest on a platform of reeds. These bird...
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Scientific name: Platalea regia
This bird is one of two Australian spoonbills. The Royal Spoonbill has a large black spoon-shaped bill that it moves side to side through mud to fund food. As the name suggests, the Yellow-billed Sp...
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Scientific name: Dendrocygna arcuate
Wandering Whistling-Ducks have less prominent breast feathers than their close relatives, Plumed Whistling-Ducks. They are rarely seen away from water and prefer deeply vegetated waterways. The...
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