Yellow-tailed black Cockatoo

(Calyptorhynchus funereus) “The yellow-tailed black cockatoo is a large cockatoo native to the south-east of Australia measuring 55–65 cm in length. It has a short crest on the top of its head. Its plumage is mostly brownish black and it has prominent yellow cheek patches and a yellow tail band.”…

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Pied Currawong

(Strepera graculina) “The pied currawong is a medium-sized black passerine bird native to eastern Australia and Lord Howe Island. One of three currawong species in the genus Strepera, it is closely related to the butcherbirds and Australian magpie of the family Artamidae. Six subspecies are recognised.” – Wikipedia Back to…

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Grey Fantail

(Rhipidura albiscapa) “The grey fantail is a small insectivorous bird. It is a common fantail found in Australia, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. The species is considered by many to be conspecific with the New Zealand fantail; however, differences in its calls lead some authorities to treat it…

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