Dragon Rocks Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Dragon Rocks is a 322 km2 nature reserve in the south-east of the wheatbelt region of Western Australia, some 310 km east-south-east of Perth. It is surrounded by farmland. It is listed on Australia's Register of the National Estate as an area significant for rare species of plants and animals. ()
Western Australia
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Wildlife
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Malleefowl
The malleefowl is a captivating bird native to Australia, renowned for its distinctive nesting practices and minimal parental involvement post-hatching. These ground-dwelling birds are quite skittish and tend to freeze when sensing danger, making them somewhat elusive.
Birds
Carnaby's black cockatoo
Carnaby's black cockatoo, also known as the short-billed black cockatoo, is a striking bird native to southwest Australia. First described by naturalist Ivan Carnaby in 1948, these impressive birds measure between 53 and 58 cm in length.
Birds
Red-tailed Phascogale, Wambenger
The red-tailed phascogale, also known as the red-tailed wambenger or red-tailed mousesack, is a small, carnivorous marsupial indigenous to central and western Australia. It is closely related to the brush-tailed phascogale but is smaller in size with a browner coat.
Mammals
Honey (Slender-nosed) Possum, Noolbenger
The honey possum, also known as the noolbenger, is a diminutive marsupial native to southwestern Australia. Officially named Tarsipes rostratus, this small creature has a particular affinity for nectar and pollen, making it a crucial pollinator for plants such as...
Mammals
Purple-gaped honeyeater
The purple-gaped honeyeater is an enchanting bird native to southern Australia, belonging to the Meliphagidae family. This species thrives in regions characterized by Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, demonstrating a distinct preference for its unique habitat.
Birds
Western Australia