Birds of a Feather
The permanent water in the Urrbrae Wetland, the adjacent native vegetation and the presence of islands creates a wonderful habitat for many species of water and bush birds. The most common species of waterbirds that can be seen at Urrbrae Wetland include:
- Pacific black duck
- Australian wood duck
- Australasian grebe
Many species, including those above use the Urrbrae Wetland as a breeding ground. The islands and dense reeds provide excellent protection from predators, while the macroinvertebrates provide amble food for both parents and offspring. Other species that choose to breed here include:
- Dusky moorhen
- Clamorous reed warbler
- Eurasian coot
The surrounding riparian vegetation and the grey box grassy woodland also attract a number of woodland birds including:
- Musk lorikeet
- Rainbow lorikeet
- Willie Wagtail
- New Holland Honeyeater
The Urrbrae Wetlands is home to over 50 different species of birds, some only visit for a short time (migratory) while others make it their permanent home. They all play an important role in the wetland ecosystem. Below are just a few species that live in the wetlands.
- Pacific black duck
- Australian wood duck
- Australasian grebe
Many species, including those above use the Urrbrae Wetland as a breeding ground. The islands and dense reeds provide excellent protection from predators, while the macroinvertebrates provide amble food for both parents and offspring. Other species that choose to breed here include:
- Dusky moorhen
- Clamorous reed warbler
- Eurasian coot
The surrounding riparian vegetation and the grey box grassy woodland also attract a number of woodland birds including:
- Musk lorikeet
- Rainbow lorikeet
- Willie Wagtail
- New Holland Honeyeater
The Urrbrae Wetlands is home to over 50 different species of birds, some only visit for a short time (migratory) while others make it their permanent home. They all play an important role in the wetland ecosystem. Below are just a few species that live in the wetlands.
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