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Author name: Gordon

Gordon King is the owner of Simply Birding, a website dedicated to sharing his passion for birdwatching and the wonders of nature. An avid naturalist, Gordon has authored numerous books that reflect his love for the outdoors, all of which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/Gordon-King/author/B0CNXBNF38 .In addition to his work on birding and nature, Gordon is also exploring his interest in writing children's books, aiming to inspire young readers to appreciate the natural world around them.

Image of a perched Bald eagle near a lake

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Gordon / May 23, 2025 / Birds, Eagle / Bird, Eagle

The Bald Eagle, with its piercing yellow eyes and stark white head, is among the most iconic birds in North […]

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Little Bronze-Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx minutillus)

Gordon / May 22, 2025 / Birds, Cuckoo / Bird, Cuckoo

The Little Bronze-Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx minutillus) is one of the smallest and most dazzling members of the cuckoo family. Despite its

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Little Paradise-Kingfisher (Tanysiptera hydrocharis)

Gordon / May 22, 2025 / Birds, Kingfisher / Bird, Kingfisher

The Little Paradise-Kingfisher (Tanysiptera hydrocharis) is a small, vibrantly colored bird that exemplifies the beauty and mystery of the Australasian

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African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)

Gordon / May 22, 2025 / Birds, Ibis / Bird, Ibis

The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable wading birds in Africa, known

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African Silverbill (Euodice cantans)

Gordon / May 22, 2025 / Birds, Finch / Bird, Finch

The African Silverbill (Euodice cantans), also known as the Warbling Silverbill, is a small, sociable finch found in arid and

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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Gordon / May 22, 2025 / Birds, Hawk / Bird, Hawk

The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is one of the most widely distributed and easily recognized birds of prey across North

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African Collared-Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea)

Gordon / May 21, 2025 / Birds, Dove / Bird, Dove

The African Collared-Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea) is a graceful and understated member of the Columbidae family, inhabiting dry savannas, semi-deserts, and

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