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Black Swan 120 cm It’s not all black – when it spreads its wings you will see its white flight feathers. Nests in the reed beds. Hardhead 55 cm The male Hardhead or the White-eyed Duck is distinctive. Only the male has a white eye and a white-tipped bill. Australian White Ibis 70 cm A similar species was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. Its down-curved bill is perfect for probing in holes. Chestnut Teal 43 cm Only the male is chestnut – his head is green, or black. The iridescent colour depends on the light. Little Pied Cormorant 60 cm Lacks the black ‘trousers’ and orange facial skin of the larger, similar Pied Cormorant. Australian Wood Duck 46 cm Just as likely to be seen on land as on water, sometimes even perching in trees where it nests in hollows. Great Cormorant 82 cm The largest of our four local cormorants – black with a yellow face. White-faced Heron 68 cm Like all herons its neck has a ‘hinge’ – an adaptation for spearing its prey. It moves slowly as it searches for food. Australasian Grebe 26 cm A happy little face with its yellow eye and oval yellow facial marking. When in danger it dives instead of flying. Pied Cormorant 80 cm Like all cormorants it’s not very waterproof, so it has to hang its wings out to dry! Pacific Black Duck 54 cm Also known as the Painted Duck because of its facial markings – it looks as though it is wearing makeup! Dusky Moorhen 38 cm One of our commonest water birds, its beak is red, with a yellow tip. The similar Eurasian Coot has a white beak. Little Black Cormorant 60 cm Often seen swimming along then suddenly diving for fish and reappearing a few minutes later in a different spot. Australasian Darter 94 cm The bill of a darter is dagger-like and the neck can be bent into an ‘S’ shape for stealthy and skillful fishing. It stands on a dead branch or rock to dry its outstretched wings. Purple Swamphen 46 cm Bigger and more colourful than Dusky Moorhen. Both have a part of the beak that extends over the forehead – this is called its shield. Where to find birds Two parks and a botanic garden close to the centre of Sydney are rich in bird life. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney A wonderful place to wander and discover common bird species. Watch for the Buff-banded Rail darting between garden beds. If you are lucky you may find the Powerful Owl. Centennial Parklands Has many large ponds attracting a diversity of species. The trees and undergrowth at Lachlan Swamp and around the Kensington Ponds attract waterbirds and songbirds alike. Sydney Park, St Peters Formerly a brickworks and rubbish tip, it is now a green haven for recreation. Its wetlands, newly planted trees and gardens attract many species of birds. Go birdwatching To find out more about birdwatching and field outings, visit www.birdingnsw.org.au The Laughing Kookaburra is the bird emblem of NSW – its raucous laugh is well known. In this brochure are some of the birds you are most likely to come across – how many have you seen? Tick the boxes! Introduced birds Photos: E Yan, A Schulte, M Potter While all due care has been taken to ensure the contents of this brochure are accurate, no legal responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions. © Birding NSW Superb Fairy-wren Eurasian Coot Australian Pelican Pied Currawong Kookaburra Cover: Rainbow Lorikeet Galah Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Australian Magpie PARKS & GARDENS Common Starling Red-whiskered Bulbul Spotted Dove Rock Dove/ Feral Pigeon Common Myna
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Black Swan120 cmIt’s not all black –when it spreads its wings you will see its white flight feathers. Nests in the reed beds.
Hardhead55 cmThe male Hardhead or the White-eyed Duck is distinctive. Only the male has a white eye and a white-tipped bill.
Australian White Ibis 70 cmA similar species was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. Its down-curved bill is perfect for probing in holes.
Chestnut Teal43 cmOnly the male is chestnut – his head is green, or black. The iridescent colour depends on the light.
Little Pied Cormorant60 cmLacks the black‘trousers’ and orange facial skin of the larger, similar Pied Cormorant.
Australian Wood Duck 46 cmJust as likely to be seen on land as on water, sometimes even perching in trees where it nests in hollows.
Great Cormorant82 cmThe largest of our four local cormorants –black with a yellow face.
White-faced Heron 68 cmLike all herons its neck has a ‘hinge’ – an adaptation forspearing its prey. It moves slowly as it searches for food.
Australasian Grebe26 cmA happy little face with its yellow eye and oval yellow facial marking. When in danger it dives instead of flying.
Pied Cormorant80 cmLike all cormorants it’s not very waterproof, so it has to hang its wings out to dry!
Pacific Black Duck 54 cmAlso known as the Painted Duck because of its facial markings –it looks as though it is wearing makeup!
Dusky Moorhen38 cmOne of our commonest water birds, its beak is red, with a yellow tip. The similar Eurasian Coot has a white beak.
Little Black Cormorant 60 cmOften seen swimming along then suddenly diving for fish and reappearing a few minutes later in a different spot.
Australasian Darter94 cmThe bill of a darter is dagger-like and theneck can be bent into an ‘S’ shape for stealthy and skillful fishing. It stands on a deadbranch or rock to dry its outstretched wings.
Purple Swamphen 46 cmBigger and more colourful than Dusky Moorhen. Both have a part of the beak that extends over the forehead – this is called its shield.
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Where to find birds
Two parks and a botanic garden close to the centreof Sydney are rich in bird life.
Royal Botanic Garden, SydneyA wonderful place to wander and discover commonbird species. Watch for the Buff-banded Rail dartingbetween garden beds. If you are lucky you may findthe Powerful Owl.
Centennial ParklandsHas many large ponds attracting a diversity of species.The trees and undergrowth at Lachlan Swamp andaround the Kensington Ponds attract waterbirdsand songbirds alike.
Sydney Park, St PetersFormerly a brickworks and rubbish tip, it is now a green haven for recreation. Its wetlands, newlyplanted trees and gardens attract many species of birds.
Go birdwatchingTo find out more about birdwatching and fieldoutings, visit www.birdingnsw.org.au
The Laughing Kookaburra is the bird emblem of NSW – its raucous laugh is well known.
In this brochure are some of the birds you are mostlikely to come across – how many have you seen?Tick the boxes!
Introduced birds
Photos: E Yan, A Schulte, M Potter
While all due care has been taken to ensure thecontents of this brochure are accurate, no legalresponsibility is accepted for errors or omissions.
© Birding NSW
SuperbFairy-wren
Eurasian Coot
AustralianPelican
PiedCurrawong
Kookaburra
Cover: Rainbow Lorikeet
Galah
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
AustralianMagpie
PARKS & GARDENS
Common Starling
Red-whiskeredBulbul
Spotted Dove
Rock Dove/Feral Pigeon
Common Myna
Australian Raven50 cmOften called a crow (andthe only one you’re likelyto find around here).Listen for its powerfulaah-aah-aahaah call withthe last note drawn outand dropping in pitch.
Australian Reed-Warbler17 cmCommonly heardcalling from reed bedsin summer.
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike34 cmNot a cuckoo nor ashrike, an older (better!)name is the Shufflewing – which is what it doesevery time it lands.
Brown Goshawk55 cmA secretive resident whichpreys on small birds.When sunny soars high onslightly upturned wings.
Buff-Banded Rail33 cmCan be found skulking inthe dense vegetation ofgarden beds. If frightenedthe preferred method ofescape is to melt silentlyinto the foliage.
Channel-billed Cuckoo65 cmYou will often see it beingchased by Currawongsmaking a very loudrepeated squawk as it flies.
Eastern Spinebill16 cmA beautiful little bird witha long beak designed forprobing flowers to extracttheir nectar. It oftenhovers in flight.
Noisy Miner26 cmHas many differentcalls. It is aggressivetowards other birds.Not to be confused withthe Common Myna anintroduced species.
Fan-tailed Cuckoo27 cmIts song is a mournful,descending trill. Oftenmobbed and harassedby other birds whowant to protect theirnest and eggs.
Australasian Figbird29 cmThey eat all sorts of fruitand move round in flockssearching for food trees,such as figs.
Golden Whistler18 cmThe male is very brightlycoloured and the femaleis a dull brown.
Grey Butcherbird28 cmSo-called as it stores preyin a tree fork, using itshooked beak to tear itinto bite-sized chunks.But it’s a handsome birdand sings beautifully.
Grey Fantail16 cmA lively, inquisitive birdthat lives up to its name.When perched, it fansand wags its tail.
Nankeen Kestrel32 cmThe smallest of our 24birds of prey. It’s one of the few birds that canhover, whilst looking forprey on the ground.
Red Wattlebird35 cmSo named for its red‘wattles’ or skin-flapson its neck. It has ayellow belly and its callsounds like a barkingdog with a bad cough.
New Holland Honeyeater18 cmOften sitting boldly onthe top of a branch.Sounds like a squeaky toy.
Eastern Koel42 cmA member of the cuckoofamily. Its rising cooo-ee,cooo-ee call is a well-knownsound in Sydney in thewarmer months.
Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo65 cmSpectacular bird, oftenseen flying overhead inflocks, heading for pinetrees. Loud, creaking call.
Powerful Owl65 cmDuring the day it percheson the branch of a treein dense canopy. Visiblefrom the ground, oftenwith the remains of itsprey in its talons.
Tawny Frogmouth40 cmThis master of camouflagelooks like a broken branchduring the day. It feedsduring the night bypouncing on small prey.
Masked Lapwing36 cmThis bird and its kek-kek-kek alarm call are wellknown. It is a bravedefender of its young,swooping on predatorsand sometimes humans.
Welcome Swallow15 cmThis master of flight useslow level, high-speedaerobatics to vacuum upflying insects.
Little Corella39 cmSeen in noisy flocksfeeding on the ground.Acrobatic and playful.Note the rosy blushnear the beak.
Magpie-lark28 cmOne of the few birdsthat sings a duet - whenyou hear their metallicchiming call it’s usuallyboth the male andfemale singing together.
Crested Pigeon42 cmWhen it lands itstail tilts upwards.Makes a distinctivewhistling soundwhen taking flight.
Silvereye12 cmBusy little birds withbright, white eyerings. Often intinkling little flocksflitting in the bushes.
Spotted Pardalote10 cmThis common pretty littlespotted bird is difficult to see as it spends most of its time high up ineucalypt foliage feedingon tiny insects.
Peregrine Falcon47 cmThis bird isn’tcommon but isknown to nest oninner city buildings.It is the fastestfalcon in the world.
Tree Martin13 cmOften confused withWelcome Swallows. Its flight is alsoswooping but stiffwinged and fluttering.Can be seen feedingabove the fig treesaround Sydney.
Willie Wagtail21 cmA feisty little bird.As well as its rattlingalarm call it has acall which some saysounds like ‘sweetpretty creature’.
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