Metallic Starling

North of Cairns FNQ, this is a pair of adults

Metallic Starlings

Near Cairns FNQ

Metallic Starlings

Near Cairns FNQ

Metallic Starlings

Near Cairns FNQ

Double-eyed Fig Parrot

Near Cairns FNQ

Double-eyed Fig Parrot

Near Cairns FNQ

Double-eyed Fig Parrot (male)

Near Cairns FNQ

Double-eyed Fig Parrot (male)

Near Cairns FNQ

Double-eyed Fig Parrot

Near Cairns FNQ

Double-eyed Fig Parrot (female)

Near Cairns FNQ

Papuan Frogmouth

Podargus papuensis, Cattana Wetlands FNQ. The Papuan Frogmouth is the biggest frogmouth (in terms of overall length anyway) and is distinguished by the stunning red eyes as opposed to the yellow ones on the Tawny and its enormous bill. As is usual, this Papuan Frogmouth was nesting in this melaleuca out over the water on one of the creeks. The nest is rudimentary at best. The parents take turns looking after baby with the father normally taking the day-shift.

Papuan Frogmouth and baby

Cattana Wetlands FNQ

Brown-backed Honeyeater

Ramsayornis modestus. Cattana Wetlands FNQ. . Was pleased to capture this attractive tropical coastal lowlands honeyeater. Lovely pink tones on bill and legs and characteristic facial markings. Not a lot is known about their life-cycle but they are thought to be one of our few trans-Torres Strait migratory honeyeaters

Brown-backed Honeyeater

Cattana Wetlands FNQ.

Yellow Honeyeater(Stomiopera flava)

Ramsayornis modestus Cattana Wetlands FNQ. This honeyeater is common in Far North Queensland but absent from the rest of Australia

Olive-backed Sunbird

Olive-backed Sunbird

Cattana Wetlands FNQ

Common Cicadabird

Near Cairns FNQ

Common Cicadabird

Near Cairns FNQ