Medium to Large

Stocky, rugged bird of prey perched on power poles, surveying paddocks with patience and purpose.

A small white egret often tailing cattle and tractors like a farmyard helper, taking insects stirred from the grass.

Sleek black bird with bold white flashes and deep haunting flute-like calls rolling from forest to forest.

Graceful duck with elongated neck and airy whistle calls across wetlands at dusk.

Small, compact black-and-white cormorant, like a tuxedo-wearing diver is often perched on snags or jetties with wings spread to dry.