AdministratorHow many birds are there in Kakadu?
280
Kakadu is home to more than 280 different types of birds – around a third of all bird species in Australia. Some birds range across different habitats, but many are found in only one environment.
How many species of water birds are there in Kakadu?
Kakadu National Park is home to one third of Australia’s bird species, with at least 60 species found in the wetlands alone. The rising waters of the wet season signal the beginning of the breeding season for many water birds.
What is the Northern Territory bird emblem?
Wedge-tailed eagle
Official symbols
| Symbol | Name | Adopted |
|---|---|---|
| Territorial Bird Emblem | Wedge-tailed eagle Aquila audax | 1 July 1978 |
| Territorial Floral Emblem | Sturt’s desert rose Gossypium sturtianum | 1974 |
| Territorial Colours | Black, White and Ochre | |
| Territorial Government Logo | Northern Territory Government Logo |
How did Kakadu get its name?
It was a time when Australians were becoming more interested in declaring national parks for conservation and in recognising the land interests of Aboriginal people. The name Kakadu was suggested to recognise Gagudju, an Aboriginal language which used to be spoken in the park.
How was Kakadu created?
It was created when the “mesozoic seas spread across the area, and eroded older sandstone into the sea cliff” (Australian Government, 2013) which can now be seen in shape of Kakadu’s escarpment.
Which state has the oldest fossil as its emblem?
TASH: And while it wasn’t chosen until 2017, South Australia’s is the oldest. This wormy-looking thing called Spriggina floundersi is 550-million years old. And now it’s Victoria’s turn.
Who discovered Kakadu?
Ludwig Leichhardt
During this time he named the three Alligator Rivers after the large numbers of crocodiles, which he mistook for alligators. Ludwig Leichhardt was the first land-based European explorer to visit the Kakadu region, in 1845 on his route from Moreton Bay in Queensland to Port Essington in the Northern Territory.
What is Victoria’s state bird?
the helmeted honeyeater
State bird: the helmeted honeyeater.
Which Australia state is looking for a new emblem?
Victoria
Victoria is on the hunt for a brand-new fossil emblem! The state’s museum is asking people to vote for their favourite fossil which will join a growing list of long-dead plants and animals that’ve been chosen to represent Aussie states and territories.