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🌏 Cerulean Kingfisher (Alcedo coerulescens) #AsianBirds #IndonesianBirds | #CeruleanKingfisher #AlcedoCoerulescens | #RiverKingfishers #KingfisherFamily #Kingfishers 📷: Photo by feathercollector🦜 #MyBirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
🌏 Cerulean Kingfisher (Alcedo coerulescens) This small, metallic blue kingfisher with white underparts is endemic to parts of Indonesia. It lives in low-lying aquatic areas like streams, estuaries, and mudflats. It is a resident species, hunting by diving from a low perch or hovering over the water to catch aquatic insects, crustaceans, and small fish. No subspecies are recognised. Gemini 3 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Fun fact: The Cerulean Kingfisher thrives in coastal, low-lying habitats like mangrove creeks, tidal estuaries, and fishponds, showing a strong preference for saltwater or brackish environments compared to many other river kingfishers. 📷: Photo by feathercollector via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/common-kingfisher-kingfisher-jade-8376008/ ZWSM
December 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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🌏 Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) #AustralasianBirds #AustralianBirds #NewGuineanBirds #IndonesianBirds | #SulphurCrestedCockatoo | #WhiteCockatoos #Cockatoos #Parrots #ParrotFamily 📸: Photo by pen_ash🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌏 Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) The Sulphur-crested cockatoo is a large and majestic bird native to Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. It is predominantly white, with a prominent yellow crest on its head. The crest is composed of long, lacy feathers that can be raised or lowered depending on the bird's mood. The plumage on the body is white, while the underside of the wings and tail feathers may have a pale yellow tinge. They have powerful black beaks and small, dark, expressive eyes. Sulphur-crested cockatoos are found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, but have adapted to living in urban areas. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📸: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay FLGU
January 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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🌏 Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) #AustralasianBirds #AustralianBirds #NewGuineanBirds #IndonesianBirds | #SouthernCassowary #DoubleWattledCassowary #AustralianCassowary #TwoWattledCassowary | #Cassowaries #CassowaryFamily 📷: Photo by DaFranzos🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌏 Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) The Southern cassowary, also known as the Double-wattled cassowary, Australian cassowary, or Two-wattled cassowary, is a large, flightless bird native to tropical rainforests in northern Australia, southern Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. It is characterized by its distinctive appearance, with a dark brown or black plumage, a prominent casque on its head, and long, sharp claws on its feet. Cassowaries are primarily solitary and territorial, and they are known for their aggressive behavior when threatened. 1.5 Flash (Edited) Conservation status: Endangered (EPBC Act) 📷: Photo by DaFranzos via Pixabay APSU
January 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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🌏 Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) #AustralianBirds #NewGuineanBirds #IndonesianBirds #AustralasianBirds #AsianBirds | #WillieWagtail #WillyWagtail | #Fantails #FantailFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by pen_ash🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌏 Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) The Willie wagtail (also spelt Willy wagtail) is a small bird native to Australia, New Guinea, and parts of Indonesia. It is characterized by its black and white plumage, long tail that it wags from side to side, and its active and agile behavior. The Willie wagtail is known for its bold and confident nature, often approaching humans and other animals fearlessly. It is a highly adaptable species, found in a variety of habitats, including gardens, parks, and woodlands. The bird feeds primarily on insects, which it catches in mid-air or by foraging on the ground, and its melodious calls are a common sound in its range. GPT-3.5 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay VYML
December 15, 2024 at 9:10 AM
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🌏 Cerulean kingfisher (Alcedo coerulescens) #AsianBirds #IndonesianBirds | #CeruleanKingfisher | #RiverKingfishers #Kingfishers 📷: Photo by feathercollector🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌏 Cerulean kingfisher (Alcedo coerulescens) The Cerulean kingfisher is a small kingfisher native to Indonesia. It is known for its striking metallic blue plumage, which is accentuated by a white throat and underparts. The bird has a stout body and a long, pointed bill, ideal for catching fish and aquatic invertebrates. The Cerulean kingfisher inhabits freshwater habitats, such as rivers, streams, and mangroves. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by feathercollector via Pixabay ZWSM
December 7, 2024 at 9:23 AM
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🌏 Straw-necked ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) #Australasianbirds #Australianbirds #NewGuineanbirds #Indonesianbirds | #StrawNeckedIbis #Ibises #Waders #GenusThreskiornis #FamilyThreskiornithidae | #birdsoftheworld #birds🦜
Straw-necked ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis). Adult male. Distribution: Common to Australia, less frequently found in New Guinea and Indonesia. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: TIAU 📷: Photo by InspiredImages via Pixabay 2018 The photo shows a large wading bird characterized by its long neck, iridescent plumage, and distinctive straw-coloured feathers on its neck. It has a slender body with a curved bill and long legs, which are adapted for wading in shallow water. These ibises are found in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural areas across Australia, New Guinea and parts of Indonesia, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, and plant matter.
July 3, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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🌏 Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) #Asianbirds #Indianbirds #Indonesianbirds | #Pigeons #Doves #Columbidae | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜 #BirdsOfBluesky #birds
Nicobar pigeon or Nicobar dove (Caloenas nicobarica). Adult. Conservation status: Near Threatened. CC: JHHI 📷: Photo via Pixabay 2014 The photo shows a large, emerald-green pigeon with a long, flowing neck plumes.
May 11, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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New addition! 🌏 Mangrove blue flycatcher (Cyornis rufigastra) #Asianbirds #Bruneianbirds #Indonesianbirds #Malyasianbirds #Philippinebirds #SriLankanbirds #Singaporeanbirds #Thaibirds | #OldWorldflycatchers #Muscicapidae | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜 #BirdsOfBluesky #birds
Mangrove blue flycatcher (Cyornis rufigastra). Female. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: UFRD 📷: Photo by vinsky2002 via Pixabay 2024 The Mangrove blue flycatcher is a small, vibrantly coloured bird found in Southeast Asia's mangrove forests. Both males and females are blue and orange, with the male having a brighter orange underside. They frequent coastal areas and islands, and eat insects they catch mid-air.
April 25, 2024 at 6:07 AM
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🌏 Australasian swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) #Australasianbirds #Australianbirds #NewZealandbirds #Indonesianbirds #NewGuineanbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜 #BirdsOfBluesky #birds
Australasian swamphen or Pūkeko (Porphyrio melanotus). Adult. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: WEWN 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay 2022 The photo shows a dark purple and black waterbird with a strong red beak, brown eyes, and long legs, standing in short green grass.
April 4, 2024 at 5:43 AM
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🌏 Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) #Australasianbirds #Australianbirds #Asianbirds #NewGuineanbirds #Indonesianbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds 🦜
Willie wagtail or Willy wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys). Adult. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: YMAT 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay 2019
March 21, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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Common green magpie 🌏 #Asianbirds #Chinesebirds #Vietnamesebirds #Indonesianbirds #Indianbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜
The Common green magpie (Cissa chinensis) is a relatively large species of magpie found in parts of Asia, including China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. It has a vibrant green plumage with a contrasting black mask around its eyes and a long, graduated tail. It is known for its distinctive and melodious calls. The Common green magpie is an arboreal species, often found in forests and wooded areas, where it feeds on a variety of fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. It is known for its acrobatic and agile flight, and it builds nests in trees to raise its young. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: LDCH 📷: Photo by LKQuyen @pixabay 2020
January 22, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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New addition! ➡️ Javan kingfisher 🌏 #Asianbirds #Indonesianbirds #Javanesebirds #Balinesebirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜
The Javan kingfisher (Halcyon cyanoventris) is a species of bird native to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia. It is a small to medium-sized kingfisher with vibrant plumage. The upperparts are predominantly rufous-orange, while the underparts are turquoise-blue. It has a stout, pointed, red beak and a short tail. The Javan kingfisher inhabits various habitats, including forests, plantations, and riversides. It feeds primarily on fish and insects, catching its prey by diving from perches or hovering above water. This species is known for its distinctive call, which consists of a series of melodious whistles. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: JQRV 📷: Photo by feathercollector via Pixabay 2023
December 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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Southern cassowary 🌏 #Australasianbirds #Indonesianbirds #NewGuineanbirds #Australianbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜
The Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) is a large flightless bird native to the tropical rainforests of Indonesia, New Guinea, and northeastern Australia. It is known for its striking appearance, featuring a tall casque on its head, vivid blue skin on its neck, and long, powerful legs with sharp claws. With a maximum height of around 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) and weighing approximately 85 kg (187 lb), it is tied as the third heaviest bird on earth. The Southern cassowary is an omnivore, feeding on fruits, insects, small vertebrates, and even carrion. It plays a vital role in seed dispersal and is known for its aggression, making it a formidable creature in its habitat. Conservation status: Endangered. CC: ZFSE 📷: Photo by ambquinn via Pixabay 2023
December 23, 2023 at 3:36 PM
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Javan banded pitta 🌏 #Asianbirds #Indonesianbirds #Javanesebirds #Balibirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜
The Javan banded pitta (Hydrornis guajanus) is a species of bird found in Java and Bali, Indonesia. It is known for its vibrant yellow plumage, featuring a combination of orange, black, and white markings. It's short tail is turquoise blue, and it's back is brown. The Javan banded pitta inhabits the dense forests and undergrowth, where it forages for insects and small invertebrates, and is known for it's melodious call. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: LGBG 📷: Photo by kokholam via @pixabay 2017
December 7, 2023 at 8:52 PM
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Straw-necked ibis 🌏 #Australasianbirds #Australianbirds #NewGuineanbirds #Indonesianbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜
The Straw-necked ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) is a large wading bird characterized by its long neck, iridescent plumage, and distinctive straw-coloured feathers on its neck. It has a slender body with a curved bill and long legs, which are adapted for wading in shallow water. These ibises are found in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural areas across Australia, New Guinea and parts of Indonesia, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, and plant matter. They are social birds often seen in large flocks, nesting in colonies and engaging in courtship displays during the breeding season. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: TWTQ 📷: Photo by KwicPicz via Pixabay 2016
December 5, 2023 at 9:13 PM
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Forest kingfisher 🌏 #Australasianbirds #Australianbirds #NewGuineanbirds #Indonesianbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜
The Forest kingfisher or Blue kingfisher (Todiramphus macleayii) is a species of bird known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive call. It is found in the forests and woodlands of Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. The bird has a medium-sized body, with a blue head, back, and wings, and a white underbelly. It has a long, pointed bill and short legs. The Forest kingfisher primarily feeds on insects, small reptiles, and amphibians, which it catches by perching on branches or hovering before diving to capture its prey. It nests in tree hollows and lays a clutch of eggs. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: GWCJ 📷: Photo by Gaz_Chapp via Pixabay 2023
December 2, 2023 at 2:17 AM
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Willie wagtail 🌏 #Australasianbirds #Australianbirds #Asianbirds #NewGuineanbirds #Indonesianbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜
The Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a small bird native to Australia, New Guinea, and parts of Indonesia. It is characterized by its black and white plumage, long tail that it wags from side to side, and its active and agile behavior. The Willie wagtail is known for its bold and confident nature, often approaching humans and other animals fearlessly. It is a highly adaptable species, found in a variety of habitats, including gardens, parks, and woodlands. The bird feeds primarily on insects, which it catches in mid-air or by foraging on the ground, and its melodious calls are a common sound in its range. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: VYML 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay 2019
November 23, 2023 at 9:30 PM
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New addition! ➡️ Cerulean kingfisher 🌏 #Asianbirds #Indonesianbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🦜
The Cerulean kingfisher (Alcedo coerulescens) is a small kingfisher native to parts of Indonesia. It is known for its striking metallic blue plumage, which is accentuated by a white throat and underparts. The bird has a stout body and a long, pointed bill, ideal for catching fish and aquatic invertebrates. It inhabits freshwater habitats, such as rivers, streams, and mangroves. The Cerulean kingfisher is highly skilled at diving into the water from perches to catch its prey, making it a fascinating and beautiful bird to observe in its natural environment. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: ZWSM 📷: Photo by feathercollector via Pixabay 2023
November 22, 2023 at 11:51 AM
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Moluccan eclectus 🌏 #Asianbirds #Indonesianbirds #Moluccanbirds #Oceanicbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🪶
The Moluccan eclectus (Eclectus roratus) is a striking and colourful parrot species native to the Moluccan Islands in Indonesia. Male Moluccan eclectus parrots have a predominantly deep emerald green plumage. In contrast, female Moluccan eclectus parrots (pictured) are predominantly red in colour. Their beak (females) is black, their wings are a dark red with blue edges, and their abdomens are blue. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: LUMT 📷: Photo by ignartonosbg via Pixabay 2023
October 22, 2023 at 7:30 PM
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Rainbow bee-eater 🌏 #Australasianbirds #Australianbirds #NewGuineanbirds #Indonesianbirds #Asianbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🪶
The Rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus) is a colourful bird found mostly in Australia, excluding Tasmania. It has a slender body with a long, curved beak and vibrant plumage. Its upper back and wings are green in colour, while its lower back and under-tail coverts are bright blue. The head, breast, and the throat are predominantly a pale yellow-orange, and it has a black stripe, edged with blue through its face. Rainbow bee-eaters are known for their graceful flight and their diet mainly consists of bees and other insects, which they catch on the wing. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: JCWP 📷: Photo by Gaz_Chapp via Pixabay 2023
October 19, 2023 at 7:19 PM
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Australasian swamphen 🌏 #Australasianbirds #Australianbirds #NewZealandbirds #Indonesianbirds #NewGuineanbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🪶
The Australasian swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is a medium-sized waterbird belonging to the rail family. It is known for its vibrant blue and black plumage and distinctive red bill. This swamphen inhabits wetlands, marshes, and swamps, where it feeds on plants, insects, and small vertebrates. It has long toes adapted for walking on floating vegetation. The Australasian swamphen is characterized by its loud, territorial calls and is often observed foraging in the dense vegetation of its habitat. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: WEWN 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay 2022
September 18, 2023 at 9:04 AM
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Moluccan eclectus 🌏 #Asianbirds #Indonesianbirds #Moluccanbirds #Oceanicbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🪶
The Moluccan eclectus (Eclectus roratus) is a striking and colorful parrot species native to the Moluccan Islands in Indonesia. Male Moluccan eclectus parrots (pictured) have a predominantly deep emerald green plumage. In contrast, female Moluccan eclectus parrots are predominantly purple in colour. Their beak (male) is a bright orange-red, and they have patches of blue and purple on their abdomen and upper chest. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: CHHX 📷: Photo by ignartonosbg via Pixabay 2022
September 16, 2023 at 2:23 PM
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Sulphur-crested cockatoo 🌏 #Australasianbirds #Australianbirds #NewGuineanbirds #Indonesianbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🪶
The sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is a large and majestic bird native to Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. It is predominantly white, with a prominent yellow crest on its head. The crest is composed of long, lacy feathers that can be raised or lowered depending on the bird's mood. The plumage on the body is white, while the underside of the wings and tail feathers may have a pale yellow tinge. They have powerful black beaks and small, dark, expressive eyes. The sulphur-crested cockatoo is one of the largest cockatoo species, reaching an average length of about 45-50 cm (18-20 in). They possess a strong and sturdy body with a wingspan of approximately 100 cm (39 in). They are found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, but have adapted to living in urban areas. CC: WGZB 📸: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay 2023
August 19, 2023 at 5:27 AM
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Moluccan eclectus 🌏 #Asianbirds #Indonesianbirds #Moluccanbirds #Oceanicbirds | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds🪶
The Moluccan eclectus (Eclectus roratus) is a striking and colorful parrot species native to the Moluccan Islands in Indonesia. Male Moluccan eclectus parrots have bright plumage with a predominantly deep emerald green color. In contrast, female Moluccan eclectus parrots (pictured) have a predominantly red plumage with a darker shade of red on their wings and a blue eye ring. Their beak is black, and they have patches of blue and purple on their abdomen and upper chest. 📷: Photo by AMDUMA via Pixabay 2023
August 4, 2023 at 1:40 PM