Birds and Butterflies
Kookaburra: The Laughing Kookaburra is the largest member of the kingfisher family. Their distinctive laughing calls greet the rising sun. They are common in the south-west and Eastern part of Australia. order? Splendid Wren: Splendid Wren on one-sided bottlebrush. Splendid Wrens live in small family groups in eucalypt forests of the south-west. Males have spectacular blue feathers. order?
Magpie: Magpie and wattle twig. Few Australian birds are as well known as the Magpie. These large boldly marked birds live in large family groups their call is a loud flutelike warble. order? Western Spinebill: Western Spinebill on bottlebrush. This south-west honeyeater has a long curved beak to help obtain nectar from native plants. order?
Sacred Kingfisher: Sacred Kingfisher on Tuart tree. Peacock blue and green upper parts of the forest kingfisher make this migrant a welcome visitor to the Perth region in spring. order? Scarlet Robin: Scarlet Robin on Jarrah twig. The male has brilliantly coloured red breast, common in open forests and woodland in south-west and south-eastern Australia. order?
Lavender Butterflies: Meadow Argus and Caper White butterflies on lavender flowers. order? Wanderer Butterfly: The wanderer butterfly is aptly named. It is a native of North America but migrated to Australia by flying from island to island across the Pacific Ocean. order?
Australian Admiral: This beautifully marked butterfly is pictured with bottlebrush blossoms. order?

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