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The Scarlet Percher (Diplacodes haematodes) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae native to eastern and southern Australia. Mature males are recognized by their bright crimson abdomen and reddish eyes, while females and younger males display yellowish and brown coloration. They are co...

The Pink-eared Duck (Malacorhynchus membranaceus) is a distinct waterfowl species endemic to Australia, frequently inhabiting temporary wetlands and heavily vegetated swamps. It is notable for its uniquely shaped spatula bill, which is lined with fine, comb-like structures specialized for filter-fee...

The Magpie Goose is a large waterbird native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea, recognizable by its black-and-white plumage, long legs, and a prominent knob on the head of adults. It is the sole living species in the family Anseranatidae and differs anatomically and behaviorally from typ...

The plumed whistling duck, Dendrocygna eytoni, is an Australian waterfowl species associated mainly with tropical and subtropical grasslands, wetlands, and floodplains. It is distinguished by elongated cream-colored flank feathers, a long neck, and an upright posture. Unlike many ducks, it frequentl...

Tetragonula clypearis is a small, eusocial species of stingless bee found primarily in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and Australasia. Like other species in its genus, it is characterized by its highly reduced stinger, which is unusable for defense. Instead, the colonies defe...

The Twilight Darner is a common name for dragonflies of the genus Gynacantha, found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. These insects are primarily crepuscular, meaning they are most active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. They use their exceptional flying agility to hunt small...

The gray teal (Anas gracilis) is a species of small dabbling duck native to Australia, New Zealand, and the surrounding Pacific region. It is characterized by its mottled gray-brown plumage, which provides effective camouflage in its wetland habitats. This species is highly nomadic, moving across va...

The Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) is a large, terrestrial bird native to southern Australia, particularly found on offshore islands. This distinctive species has pale grey plumage, black spots, and a unique greenish-yellow bill. Unusual among waterfowl, Cape Barren Geese are adapted...

The Wandering Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna arcuata) is a tropical waterfowl species known for its distinctive vocalizations. These ducks have long legs, elongated necks, and chestnut-brown plumage with distinctive scaling patterns. They inhabit freshwater wetlands across their range, which extends fr...

The Mangrove Darner is a tropical dragonfly associated with coastal mangrove ecosystems, where it breeds in brackish estuarine waters characteristic of tropical and subtropical coastlines.

The southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius, is a large flightless bird found in New Guinea, nearby islands, and the tropical rainforests of northeastern Australia. It has glossy black plumage, a blue head and neck, red wattles, and a prominent casque on top of its head. Primarily a fruit eater, it...

The Blue-billed Duck is a small, stiff-tailed diving duck endemic to Australia. It inhabits deep freshwater wetlands with dense vegetation, particularly in southeastern and southwestern parts of the continent. Breeding males have a chestnut body, dark head, and conspicuous blue bill, while females a...

The Green Pygmy Goose is a small waterfowl species found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. It occupies freshwater lagoons, billabongs, and slow-moving waters with abundant floating vegetation, especially water lilies. Males show glossy green upperparts, a patterned head, and a white bel...

Eyton's whistling duck, also called the plumed whistling duck, is a long-legged Australian waterfowl found mainly in tropical and subtropical northern and eastern Australia. Adults are distinguished by elongated, pale flank plumes, a spotted breast, and an upright stance. Unlike many ducks, it frequ...

The Radjah Shelduck, Radjah radjah, is a waterfowl species found in northern Australia and parts of New Guinea and the surrounding region. It has a mostly white body, dark flight feathers, and a contrasting dark band around the neck and upper breast. The species lives in wetlands, mangroves, estuari...

The little penguin (Eudyptula minor), also called the little blue penguin or fairy penguin, is the smallest living penguin species. It breeds along the coastlines of southern Australia and New Zealand and spends much of its life at sea, returning to land to nest in coastal sites. Its small size and...

The Australasian Shoveler is a dabbling duck native to Australia and New Zealand, scientifically known as Anas rhynchotis. It inhabits wetlands and uses a broad, spoon-shaped bill lined with fine lamellae to filter food from surface water or mud, including small aquatic organisms and plant material....

The Freckled Duck, Stictonetta naevosa, is a medium-sized Australian waterfowl species with a heavy body and dark gray-brown plumage marked by pale freckling. Its head is peaked toward the rear and its narrow bill turns slightly upward; in breeding males, the bill base becomes crimson. The species o...

Karthala fumaroles are gas vents on Mount Karthala, an active shield volcano on Grand Comore, the largest island of the Comoros. The volcano has a broad summit depression and a large summit crater formed by volcanic activity. Fumaroles provide visible evidence of heat and gas release within the volc...

Liocheles australasiae is a small scorpion commonly known as the dwarf wood scorpion. It belongs to the family Hormuridae and occurs across parts of the Indo-Pacific region, where it is associated with sheltered habitats such as decaying wood, leaf litter, and rocky crevices. The species is notable...

The hardhead, Aythya australis, is a diving duck native to Australia and associated with freshwater wetlands, lakes, and other inland or coastal waters. It belongs to the family Anatidae and feeds by diving below the surface rather than by dabbling at the water's edge. The common name refers to the...

The white-eyed duck, commonly called the hardhead, is an Australian diving duck in the family Anatidae. It is associated with freshwater wetlands, including deep swamps and lakes with abundant aquatic vegetation, and it obtains much of its food by diving. The species is distinguished from many surfa...

The Pacific Black Duck is a dabbling duck native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Indonesia and the southwestern Pacific. It usually occupies wetlands and other freshwater habitats, where it feeds mainly at or near the surface rather than diving deeply. The species has generally dark plumage...

The musk duck is a stiff-tailed diving duck endemic to southern Australia. Adult males are dark, heavy-bodied birds with a distinctive leathery lobe or pouch beneath the bill, which becomes prominent during display. The species is named for the musky odor associated with males and is known for its u...

The Pale Hunter is a dragonfly name appearing in regional species catalogs; its precise identity, distribution, and distinguishing traits are not well established in standard references.