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Territory Wildlife Park
The Territory Wildlife Park is a zoo at Berry Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia, some (about a 45 minutes drive) south of Darwin. It opened in 1989. Situated on 400 ha of natural bushland, it contains native animals and plants representative of Northern Territory, and especially Top End tropical monsoonal, environments. It contributes to their conservation through research programs as well as through public education. The three main habitats represented are woodland, wetland and monsoon vine forest. The Territory Wildlife Park is a member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA). Fauna The many species of animals are kept in the park in various exhibit precincts including: 'Aquarium'; 'Billabong'; 'Monsoon Forest Walk'; 'Nocturnal House'; 'Oolloo Sandbar'; 'Paperbark Walk'; 'Rocky Ridge'; 'Walk-through Aviary' and 'Woodland Walk'. The species include: ;Birds * Australasian grebe *Australian pelican *Bar-shouldered dove *Beach stone-curlew * Black-breasted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berry Springs, Northern Territory
Berry Springs is a locality in the Northern Territory of Australia. The locality is a mostly rural area situated on the Cox Peninsula Road and is sparsely populated. A few businesses and a school are located in the locality. In the , the population of Berry Springs was 818. It is located by road from the Darwin Central Business District and lies within the Litchfield Municipality local government area. History The location is known as Laniyuk by the indigenous Kungarakany people. The name Berry Springs derives from Berry Creek, named by the Surveyor General of South Australia, George Goyder, in 1870, after his chief draftsman, Edwin Berry. Most early development of the area was concentrated around the thriving town of Southport at the confluence of the Blackmore and Darwin Rivers. In 1889, a station named Southport opened on the North Australia Railway, on the road between that town and Berry Springs. The location soon declined in importance however. During World War II, ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forest Kingfisher
The forest kingfisher (''Todiramphus macleayii''), also known as Macleay's or the blue kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae, also known as tree kingfishers. It is a predominantly blue and white bird. It is found in Indonesia, New Guinea and coastal eastern and Northern Australia. Like many other kingfishers, it hunts invertebrates, small frogs, and lizards. Taxonomy The forest kingfisher was first described by the naturalists Sir William Jardine and Prideaux John Selby in 1830. It was known for many years by its old scientific name of ''Halcyon macleayi'' before being transferred to the genus ''Todiramphus''. The generic name is derived from the genus ''Todus'' (Brisson, 1760), 'tody' (a West Indian insectivorous bird) and Ancient Greek ''rhamphos'', 'bill'. The specific epithet honours the Scottish entomologist and Colonial Secretary to New South Wales Alexander Macleay (1767-1848). Three subspecies are recognised: *''T. m. macleayi'', the nomin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Figbird
The figbirds are a genus (''Sphecotheres'') in the family of Old World orioles found in wooded habitats in Australia, New Guinea, and the Lesser Sundas. Taxonomy and systematics Formerly, the three species have been considered conspecific, but all major authorities now consider them as separate species.Higgins, P. J., L. Christidis, & H. A. Ford (2008). Family Oriolidae (Orioles). Pp. 692-731 in: del Hoyo, J., A. Elliott, & D. A. Christie. eds. (2008). ''Handbook of the Birds of the World.'' Vol. 13. Pendulin-tits to Shrikes. Lynx Edicions. Dickinson, E. C. (editor) (2003). ''The Howard and Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World.'' 3rd edition, w. updates. Christopher Helm. Andrew, P. (1992). ''The Birds of Indonesia: A Check-list.'' Kukila Check-list No. 1. Indonesian Ornithological Society, Jakarta.Gill, F., M. Wright, & D. Donsker (2009). IOC World Bird Names'' Version 2.1. Accessed 04-07-2009Christidis, L., & W. E. Boles (2008). ''Systematics and Taxonomy of Austr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Emerald Dove
The common emerald dove (''Chalcophaps indica''), also called Asian emerald dove and grey-capped emerald dove, is a widespread resident breeding pigeon native to the tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The dove is also known by the names of green dove and green-winged pigeon. The common emerald dove is the state bird of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Pacific emerald dove and Stephan's emerald dove were both considered conspecific. Taxonomy In 1743, the English naturalist George Edwards included a picture and a description of the common emerald dove in his ''A Natural History of Uncommon Birds''. He used the English name "Green Wing'd Dove". His drawing was made from a live bird at the home a merchant in Rotherhithe near London. Edwards was told that the dove had come from the East Indies. When in 1758 the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus updated his ''Systema Naturae'' for the tenth edition, he placed the common emerald dove wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dollarbird
The Oriental dollarbird (''Eurystomus orientalis'') is a bird of the roller family, so named because of the distinctive pale blue or white, coin-shaped spots on its wings. It can be found from Australia to Korea, Japan and India. Taxonomy The Oriental dollarbird was formally described by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1766 in the twelfth edition of his ''Systema Naturae'' under the binomial name ''Coracias orientalis''. Linnaeus based his description on "Le Rollier des Indes" that had been described and illustrated by the French zoologist Mathurin Jacques Brisson in 1760. The type locality is the island of Java in Indonesia. The Oriental dollarbird is now placed in the genus ''Eurystomus'' that was introduced in 1816 by the French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2018 found that the azure dollarbird (''Eurystomus azureus'') was nested in a clade containing subspecies of the Oriental dollarbird. Formerly, some author ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crimson Finch
The crimson finch (''Neochmia phaeton'') is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae. It is found throughout Northern Australia as well as parts of southern New Guinea. Crimson finches feature a distinctively bright crimson coat and are known for their aggression. Taxonomy and systematics Hombron and Jacquinot first observed crimson finches at Raffles Bay in northern Australia in 1841. Its protonym is ''Fringilla phaeton''. "Crimson finch" has been designated as the official common name for the species by the International Ornithologists' Union (IOC). Alternate names include "blood finch" and "killer finch", derived from its tendency for aggressive behavior towards other red birds. The crimson finch belongs to the family Estrildidae. Two subspecies are recognised: the black-bellied crimson finch (''Neochmia p. phaeton'') and its white-bellied counterpart (''Neochmia p. evangelinae''). Related species include the star finch (''Neochmia ruficauda'') and masked finch. It also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Koel
The common koels are three species of cuckoos. They have commonly been considered conspecific under the scientific name ''Eudynamys scolopaceus'', but are increasingly treated as separate species: * Asian koel, ''Eudynamys scolopaceus''. * Black-billed koel, ''Eudynamys melanorhynchus''. * Pacific koel, ''Eudynamys orientalis''. ** Australian koel The Pacific koel (''Eudynamys orientalis''), also known as the eastern koel or formerly Common Koel, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. In Australia, it is colloquially known as the ''rainbird'' or ''stormbird'', as its call is usua ..., ''Eudynamys (orientalis) cyanocephalus''. {{Animal common name Birds by common name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comb-crested Jacana
The comb-crested jacana (''Irediparra gallinacea''), also known as the lotusbird or lilytrotter, is the only species of jacana in the genus ''Irediparra''. Like other jacana species, it is adapted to the floating vegetation of tropical freshwater wetlands. Description This species is unmistakable. It has a black crown and hindneck with a fleshy red wattle covering the forehead and forecrown, contrasting with a white face and throat. The comb is pinker in breeding adults, more orange when not breeding. There is a broad black band on the lower breast with white belly. The underwing and flight feathers, which show most prominently in flight, are black. Back and upperwing mainly grey-brown with black primary coverts, rump and tail. The long legs with extremely long toes trail in flight. The male is slightly smaller than the female and measures in length and weighs . The female measures in length and weighs .''CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses'' by John B. Dunning Jr. (Editor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chestnut-breasted Mannikin
The chestnut-breasted mannikin (''Lonchura castaneothorax''), also known as the chestnut-breasted munia or bully bird (in Australia), is a small brown-backed munia with a black face and greyish crown and nape. It has a broad ferruginous breast bar above a white belly. The species is found in Australia, New Caledonia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. This species has also been introduced to French Polynesia. Subspecies and location The chestnut-breasted mannikin has a total of six subspecies and seven forms. The subspecies are as follows: * ''L. c. castaneothorax'' – (Gould, 1837): nominate, occurs in eastern Australia. * ''L. c. assimilis'' – Mathews, 1910: occurs in northern Australia. Not recognized as a valid subspecies by some authorities. Identification: Richer breast and cream ground color to belly and flanks. * ''L. c. ramsayi'' – Delacour, 1943: occurs in southeastern Papua New Guinea. Identification: Distinctive black head with faint scalloping. Female is more noti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channel-billed Cuckoo
The channel-billed cuckoo (''Scythrops novaehollandiae'') is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is monotypic within the genus ''Scythrops''.Payne (2005), p. 380. The species is the largest brood parasite in the world, and the largest cuckoo. It is found in Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia; additionally, it is vagrant in New Caledonia and New Zealand. The species is migratory over part of its range. There are three subspecies, one migratory, the other two resident. The species is listed as least concern by the IUCN. Taxonomy Captain Arthur Phillip wrote of this (at the time) mysterious bird—calling it the 'psittaceous hornbill'—in his 1789 work ''The voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay'', consulting with ornithologist John Latham and deliberating that it had features of a parrot, hornbill or toucan, though conceding there were no toucans in the region. He gave it the name ''Scythrops novaehollandiae'' in 1790. Its generic name is derived from the Ancie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bush Thick-knee
The bush stone-curlew or bush thick-knee, also known as the Iben bird (''Burhinus grallarius'', obsolete name ''Burhinus magnirostris'') is a large, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Australia. Its favoured habitat is open plains and woodlands, where it stalks slowly at night in search of invertebrates such as insects. Its grey-brown coloration is distinguished by dark streaks, its eyes are large and legs are long. It is capable of flight, but relies on the camouflage of its plumage to evade detection during the day; the bush curlew adopts a rigid posture when it becomes aware of an observer. Both sexes care for two eggs laid on the bare ground, usually sited near bush in a shaded position or next to a fallen branch. Taxonomy The bush stone-curlew was first described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1801 under the binomial name ''Charadius grallarius''. Latham published three names simultaneously; however, the seniority of ''C. grallarius'' follows the publication of the nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
