Lesser Noddy

Long-billed skulking shorebird of muddy edges in freshwater wetlands. Breeds in Japan and spends the nonbreeding season mainly in eastern Australia. When disturbed it erupts from cover with loud "chek" call and zig-zags away in flight. Can be extremely hard to identify from other Australian snipes (Pin-tailed and Swinhoe's); when possible focus on length of toes trailing behind tail in flight (Latham's has almost no toes projecting behind tail).

Resembles a miniature chicken while walking quietly with a cocked tail on the forest floor. Typically shy and very difficult to see. Note the prominent orange-rufous crown that contrasts with its dark brown body. Juveniles have a black mask, a white chin and throat, and a grayish breast. The song is a long trill increasing in volume towards the end, usually delivered from a slightly raised perch such as a fallen log.

Medium-large honeyeater with bright yellow throat. Back is olive green, head and breast are gray. Underbody and wings have subtle yellow coloration. Juveniles very similar to adults but are duller and have yellow at the base of the bill. Endemic to Tasmania and some surrounding islands; found in most forest and woodland habitats. Feeds primarily on insects and can often be seen foraging on tree trunks.