Eurystomus orientalis

2 Dollarbird at Belconnen, ACT

Eurystomus orientalis at Belconnen, ACT - 3 Oct 2023
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Eurystomus orientalis 3 Oct 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Eurystomus orientalis 3 Oct 2023 CarbonAI
Eurystomus orientalis 3 Oct 2023 Roger

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   3 Oct 2023
First Dollarbird sighting on Canberra Nature Map of the 2023-24 season.
Roger wrote:
   3 Oct 2023
It wont be long before others are seen. I hope it's a good breeding season.

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Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 9 Jan 2024 by Thurstan
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 8 Jan 2024 by Thurstan
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 22 Dec 2023 by Thurstan
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 30 Nov 2023 by Thurstan
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 26 Nov 2023 by richardm
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 30 Oct 2023 by Christine
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 28 Oct 2023 by KorinneM
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by Steve_Bok
Petroica goodenovii (Red-capped Robin) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by rawshorty
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by Thurstan
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by Thurstan
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by Thurstan
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Jul 2023 by wombey
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by Thurstan
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Coree, ACT - 21 Feb 2023 by Christine
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Coree, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by wombey
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Coree, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by Jimmyjamjimbles
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Coree, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by wombey
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Coree, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by wombey
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Coree, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by wombey
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Coree, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Coree, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by Roger
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Coree, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by SWishart
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Coree, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by SWishart
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Coree, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by JimL
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Coree, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by wombey
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Coree, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Coree, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton
Iron Bacteria at Coree, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Coree, ACT - 2 Jun 2022 by Rosie
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Coree, ACT - 24 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Laccotrephes tristis (Water Scorpion or Toe-biter) at Coree, ACT - 24 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Coree, ACT - 5 Mar 2022 by wombey
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Coree, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by Harrisi
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Coree, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by wombey
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, formerly Sugar Glider) at Coree, ACT - 22 Nov 2021 by MichaelMulvaney
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Coree, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by Roger
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Coree, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by Christine
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Holt, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Roger
Lemidia subaenea (Clerid beetle) at Holt, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Roger
Geophilomorpha sp. (order) (Earth or soil centipede) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by tpreston
Mandalotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Mandalotus weevil) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by trevorpreston
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by tpreston
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Holt, ACT - 21 Aug 2021 by wombey
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Holt, ACT - 20 Aug 2021 by wombey
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Holt, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by Roger
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Holt, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by Roger
Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus (Crescent Honeyeater) at Holt, ACT - 17 Jul 2021 by wombey
Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus (Crescent Honeyeater) at Coree, ACT - 3 Jul 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Holt, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Holt, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Anisolabididae (family) (Unidentified wingless earwig) at Holt, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Fletchamia quinquelineata (Five-striped flatworm) at Holt, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Holt, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Holt, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Holt, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Holt, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by Christine
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Holt, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Christine
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Holt, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Roger
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Holt, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by Roger
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Holt, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by Roger
Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet, Sheep's Burnet) at Holt, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Burchardia umbellata (Milkmaids) at Strathnairn, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by trevorpreston
Belenois java (Caper White) at Holt, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by Christine
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Holt, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by Christine
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Holt, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by Roger
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Holt, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm, Common Balm) at Holt, ACT - 21 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Sericopimpla sp. (genus) (Case Moth Larvae Parasite Wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston
Scutigeridae (family) (A scutigerid centipede) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by Christine
Ochthephilum mastersii (Rove beetle) at Strathnairn, ACT - 15 Aug 2019 by Christine
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by Harrisi
Ephutomorpha sp. (genus) (Mutillid wasp or Velvet ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by Christine
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Dunlop, ACT - 30 Oct 2018 by Christine
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Belconnen, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Helea ovata (Pie-dish beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Oct 2016 by JohnBundock
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Oct 2016 by JohnBundock

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  • 3 Oct 2023 07:47 AM Recorded on
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  • Eurystomus orientalis Scientific name
  • Dollarbird Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 718.4m Recorded at altitude
  • 317 images trained Machine learning
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