Birds
Crocodylus Park is home to an array of different bird species native to Australia, these different species can be spotted throughout the park.
Bush Stone Curlew
A ground dwelling bird, the Bush Stone Curlew has a distinct eerie high pitch wailing call! Often heard at night time when the bird is most active, a chorus like affect takes place with different individuals calling together. They have a wide range diet of mostly insects, small mammals, lizards and seed. The court ship dance is a spectacular display of stomping feet, wings spread, and their neck stretched out! Phil, dev and bobby our family flock can often be seen nuzzled up together.
Cassowaries
Cassowaries are the world's second heaviest bird! Native to Northern Queensland, the Cassowary boasts beautiful bright coloured heads, with shining protective black body feathers. These body feathers provide protection against the challenging environments of dense thorny rainforest.
Emus
Found widely distributed across Australia, this flightless bird boasts big long legs and neck!
Our cheeky trio Jeremy, Day and Josh can often be seen taking baths in their pond!
Jabiru
Australia’s only stalk bird, the Jabiru can often be seen around warmer coastal climates. The Jabiru tends to be a resident bird, often seen remaining the same area for extended periods of time. Feeding on a variety of smaller terrestrial and aquatic species, our Jabiru Juganar will often be seen perching in the water pond eating fish.
Magpie Goose
A famous top end bird, the Magpie Geese can be seen in huge flocks at the start of the build up season. The large colonies breed late in the wet season and are often seen flocking to mango farms to feed. Magpie geese nest close to wetland environments, with the nest being mostly constructed by the male bird. Our beautiful Magpie Goose is affectionately known as “duck duck”…and isn’t shy for scratches!
Major Mitchells
Affectionately known as the “pink cockatoo”, Major Mitchells are found across inland Australia from a variety of habitats. Often foraging during the day on a variety of native nuts, fruits and seeds, big groups can be seen flocking to water holes at dawn and dusk. Major Mitchells pair for life as mates and often return to the same breeding grounds yearly! Our cheeky pair can usually be seen causing mischief in the parrot enclosure.
Ostriches
The world's largest bird! Native to the African Savannah, the Ostrich can run up to 69km per hour thanks to their long legs!
Peafowl
Peafowls are a large ground dwelling bird who boast a loud trumpet sounding call. They have impressive tail feather that account for 60% of their total body length! The tail is a stunning mix of green, blues and yellows and is fanned up in an impressive mating courtship displays. There are two different species who are native to India and Indonesia. The park has a breeding pair whose babies roam around the park!