Kingfishers, Bee Eaters, Rollers

A jewel of the waterways, the Azure Kingfisher dazzles with electric-blue upperparts and a glowing orange chest. Often a quick flash along creek banks, it perches quietly before darting to […]

Named for the bold white circles on its wings that flash like silver coins in flight, the Dollarbird is striking — with blue-green plumage and a heavy orange bill. It […]

You’ll often hear this bird before you see it, the famous cackling call of the Laughing Kookaburra sounds like a wild jungle laugh echoing through the bush. It’s Australia’s largest […]

Don’t be fooled by the name—this jewel-toned kingfisher is more bush than bishop. Dressed in turquoise and cream, it perches quietly before launching at insects or small lizards with pinpoint […]

Bright, electric blue with crisp white underparts, the Forest Kingfisher looks like a flying jewel darting through the trees. It favours open woodlands, paperbark forests, and the edges of wetlands—often […]