Kutini-Payamu National Park
Facts and practical information
Kutini-Payamu is a National Park located in Queensland, Australia, 1,940 kilometres northwest of Brisbane and 100 kilometres east of Weipa in the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. Within the National Park is the Iron Range, Scrubby Creek mining site and the Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River. During World War II several Australian Army units were stationed in the area. ()
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Wildlife
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Southern cassowary
The southern cassowary, also known as the double-wattled cassowary, the Australian cassowary, or the two-wattled cassowary, is an intriguing large, flightless bird. It is one of three extant species of cassowaries and belongs to the ratite group, which includes emus...
Birds
Eclectus parrot
The Eclectus parrot, native to various islands in the Pacific, is renowned for its striking sexual dimorphism. Males exhibit vibrant green plumage, while females display dazzling red and purple/blue feathers. This distinction is so marked that early observers...
Birds
White-browed robin
The white-browed robin, a captivating bird indigenous to northeastern Australia, specifically inhabits the forests, woodlands, and scrublands typically found near water sources. This bird, a member of the Petroicidae family, was first described by the naturalist John...
Birds
Yellow-spotted honeyeater
The yellow-spotted honeyeater, also known as the lesser Lewin, is a captivating bird endemic to northern Queensland, Australia. As a member of the Meliphagidae family, it is easily identified by the distinctive yellow patch behind its eyes.
Birds
Yellow honeyeater
The yellow honeyeater is a delightful bird native to Australia and belongs to the Meliphagidae family. These birds inhabit subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests as well as mangrove forests. One fascinating aspect of the yellow honeyeater is its feeding...
Birds
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