Animals and Birds of Australia and New Zealand
There is a variety of Australian and New Zealand fauna. Here are some of them
Boobie Bird
Photographed on Lord Howe Island off the northern coast of New South Wales
Photographed on Lord Howe Island off the northern coast of New South Wales
Bottlenose Dolphin
A bottlenose dolphin at Monkey Mia in Western Australia.
A bottlenose dolphin at Monkey Mia in Western Australia.
Brolga
Tall crane, over 1 metre, found in Australia's tropical wetlands
Tall crane, over 1 metre, found in Australia's tropical wetlands
Echidna
The echidna, a uniquely Australian creature, lives in the semi-arid grasslands.
The echidna, a uniquely Australian creature, lives in the semi-arid grasslands.
Emus
Emus photographed at Kinchega national park in far west New South Wales
Emus photographed at Kinchega national park in far west New South Wales
Fairy Penguins
They come out of the sea at dusk and go marching home to their burrows on Phillip Island in Victoria
They come out of the sea at dusk and go marching home to their burrows on Phillip Island in Victoria
Frilled-Neck Lizard
The frilled-neck lizard tries to scare off unwanted attention by appearing to look bigger and scarier.
The frilled-neck lizard tries to scare off unwanted attention by appearing to look bigger and scarier.
Galahs
Small cockatoos pale grey above and deep pink below
Small cockatoos pale grey above and deep pink below
Kangaroo
A kangaroo stands tall at Grampians national park in Victoria
A kangaroo stands tall at Grampians national park in Victoria
Kea
New Zealand's mountain parrot. A bird with attitude. Picture.
New Zealand's mountain parrot. A bird with attitude. Picture.
King Parrot
Different species of Australian parrots, such as the colorful rainbow lorikeet and king parrot, can be found at Sydney Wildlife World.
Different species of Australian parrots, such as the colorful rainbow lorikeet and king parrot, can be found at Sydney Wildlife World.
Kiwi
New Zealand flightless nocturnal bird. A national symbol. Picture.
New Zealand flightless nocturnal bird. A national symbol. Picture.
Koala
A sleepy fellow at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane.
A sleepy fellow at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane.
Kookaburra
Australian bird of the kingfisher family famous for its raucous laugh.
Australian bird of the kingfisher family famous for its raucous laugh.
Long-Nosed Potoroo
The long-nosed potoroo is another nocturnal animal seen at Sydney Wildlife World.
The long-nosed potoroo is another nocturnal animal seen at Sydney Wildlife World.
Mollymawks
Southern oceanic birds photographed in New Zealand's Southland.
Southern oceanic birds photographed in New Zealand's Southland.
Native Lizard
Photographed in Bourke, New South Wales.
Photographed in Bourke, New South Wales.
Pelicans
A trio of pelicans at The Entrance, New South Wales. Picture.
A trio of pelicans at The Entrance, New South Wales. Picture.
Quokka
First thought to be giant rats, the quokkas on Western Australia's Rottnest Island are marsupials and kin to the Australian wallaby.
First thought to be giant rats, the quokkas on Western Australia's Rottnest Island are marsupials and kin to the Australian wallaby.
Rainbow Lorikeet
The rainbow lorikeet, a gaudy parrot, is found in many timbered areas of Australia from Cape York to South Australia.
The rainbow lorikeet, a gaudy parrot, is found in many timbered areas of Australia from Cape York to South Australia.
Rosella
Brightly colored parrot found in most parts of Australia.
Brightly colored parrot found in most parts of Australia.
Saltwater Crocodile
Found in the Northern Territory and parts of Queensland and Western Australia, they attack even when unprovoked.
Found in the Northern Territory and parts of Queensland and Western Australia, they attack even when unprovoked.
Seal Pup
Caught on film in the Otago Peninsula, New Zealand.
Caught on film in the Otago Peninsula, New Zealand.
Seals
Seals come out of the water at Kangaroo Island.
Seals come out of the water at Kangaroo Island.
Shinglebacked Lizard
The shingleback is found in many parts of Australia.
The shingleback is found in many parts of Australia.
Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat
The southern hairy-nosed wombat is a speedy creature despite its sluggish appearance.
The southern hairy-nosed wombat is a speedy creature despite its sluggish appearance.
Spoonbills
The spoonbill is a wading bird related to the ibis. Here are some of them in flight at Tea Gardens, New South Wales.
The spoonbill is a wading bird related to the ibis. Here are some of them in flight at Tea Gardens, New South Wales.
Sugar Glider
The sugar glider is a nocturnal animal able to glide through the air for as much as 100 metres.
The sugar glider is a nocturnal animal able to glide through the air for as much as 100 metres.
Thorny Devil
The thorny devil is a small, quirky, prickly creature. This one is included in the reptiles section of Sydney Wildlife World.
The thorny devil is a small, quirky, prickly creature. This one is included in the reptiles section of Sydney Wildlife World.
Tuatara
One of New Zealand's oldest inhabitants, the tuatara is a reptile which was in existence at the time of the dinosaurs.
One of New Zealand's oldest inhabitants, the tuatara is a reptile which was in existence at the time of the dinosaurs.
Wallaby
A close relative of the kangaroo but shorter and smaller.
A close relative of the kangaroo but shorter and smaller.
Yellow-Eyed Penguin
The hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin, which can be seen on Dunedin's scenic Otago Peninsula on New Zealand's South Island, is the world's rarest penguin. Picture.
The hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin, which can be seen on Dunedin's scenic Otago Peninsula on New Zealand's South Island, is the world's rarest penguin. Picture.
Yellow-Footed Rock Wallabies
The yellow-footed rock wallabies are made for hills and have little difficulty hopping at full speed along rugged, rocky cliffs.
The yellow-footed rock wallabies are made for hills and have little difficulty hopping at full speed along rugged, rocky cliffs.
Young Kangaroo
Photographed in Outback New South Wales.
Photographed in Outback New South Wales.