Paddys Ranges State Park
Facts and practical information
Paddys Ranges State Park, near Maryborough, 170 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, Australia comprises 2,010 hectares of native vegetation. Gold mining and eucalyptus oil production within the park date back to the 1840s but have long been closed down. The vegetation is primarily of box-ironbark forest, with prominent golden wattle and native orchids. Swift parrots, painted honeyeaters, wedge-tailed eagles and crested bellbirds are all present. ()
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Wildlife
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Painted honeyeater
The Painted Honeyeater, an enchanting bird native to Australia, belongs to the Meliphagidae family and stands out as the sole species in its genus, Grantiella. Originally described by Gould in 1838 as Entomophila picta, it received its current name, Grantiella picta...
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Swift parrot
The swift parrot is a distinctive bird species native to Tasmania, where it breeds before migrating to southeastern Australia for the winter. As the sole member of the genus Lathamus, it is closely related to rosellas but has feeding habits more akin to those of...
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Wedge-tailed eagle
The wedge-tailed eagle, Australia’s largest bird of prey, is also found in southern New Guinea, parts of Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. This majestic bird is part of the Aquila genus, which includes 12 large, predominantly dark-colored booted eagles distributed...
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Crested bellbird
The crested bellbird is a medium-sized avian species native to the arid regions of Australia. Typically, it inhabits acacia scrublands, eucalypt woodlands, and saltbush plains. Males are easily recognizable by their grey heads, black crests, and black breasts, while...
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