African Goose Natural History Size These geese can range in weight from around 16 pounds to 26 pounds in some large exhibition birds. When standing up straight these birds can reach heights of around 1 meter. Habitat and Distribution This goose breed is a domesticated breed which does not have a natural range. It is…
Kookaburra Natural History Size These birds grow to between 16- 18 inches (40cm to 45cm). Habitat and Distribution Their range covers much of Eastern Australia around to the South West corner of Western Australia as well as Tasmania, Kangaroo Island and Flinders Island. Plus, there’s a small introduced population in New Zealand. In these areas…
Emu Natural History Size This bird can stand at a height of 6.6 ft (2m). Habitat and Distribution This Australian bird covers much of the continent. However, it tries where possible to avoid heavily populated areas, thick forest and very arid plains. It once inhabited Tasmania as well but was driven in to extinction in…
East African Crested Crane Natural History Size This bird stands around 1 meter high (3.3 ft) and weighs on average 3.5 kg (7.7 pounds). Habitat and Distribution This bird lives in the dried savannahs of Africa, remaining South of the Sahara. However, it will nest in slightly wetter areas. Its range is mainly confined to…
Medium Sulphur Crested Cockatoo Natural History Size This bird reaches lengths of around 17 inches and can weigh between 550 g and 600 g. Habitat and Distribution Their main distribution is the Island of Aru off Indonesia where they can be found in a variety of habitats from forests and open woodland to arid cleared…
Little Corella Cockatoo Natural History Size These birds have an average length of between 36 cm and 39 cm and weighs anywhere from 350 g to 530 g. Habitat and Distribution The natural range of this bird is throughout much of Australia and Southern New Guinea. Through most of the year it can be found…
Galah Cockatoo Natural History Size This bird reaches a length of around 35cm and can weigh between 300g and 400g. Habitat and Distribution The Galah is one of the most common and widespread cockatoos and can be found in open grassland and open woodland across most of mainland Australia and Tasmania. Age These birds live…
Double Yellow-headed Amazon Natural History Size They can grow up to 38-43 cm (15-17 in) long. Habitat and Distribution Is found in Riparian forest and areas with scattered trees, as well as evergreen forest in Belize and mangroves in Guatemala. Age Their lifespan in the wild is around 27 years, and in captivity around 35…
Yellow-Crowned Amazon Natural History Size Can grow up to 33-38 cm (13-15 in) long. Habitat and Distribution It is found in the Amazon Basin and Guianas, north-western South America and Panama, and is a bird of tropical forest (both humid and dry), woodland, mangroves, savanna and may also be found on cultivated land and suburban areas. Age Lifespan in…
