Green Skinhead Mushroom

Fungi > Cortinariaceae

One of the most visually mesmerizing mushrooms in the Southern Hemisphere, Cortinarius austrovenetus—commonly known as the Green Skinhead—is an ectomycorrhizal basidiomycete native to the eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia. True green coloration is...

Cleland’s Parasol

Fungi > Parasol Mushrooms

Cleland’s Parasol (Macrolepiota clelandii) is a tall and majestic basidiomycete fungus native to the native eucalyptus bushlands of southern and eastern Australia. Named in honor of the pioneer Australian mycologist Sir John Burton Cleland, this handsome...

Laughing Kookaburra

Birds > Kingfishers

The Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), fondly known across Australia as the ‘bushman’s clock,’ is the largest and most famous species of the kingfisher family (Alcedinidae). Instantly recognized by its robust, oversized head, heavy...
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