Description:
Thunbergia alata, commonly known as the black-eyed Susan vine , is a herbaceous climbing plant species in the family Acanthaceae, and is native to Eastern Africa. This is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is sold in widely in nurseries. It is a long-lived (ie: perennial) plant growing up to 5 metres in height, and comes in a variety of colours, although orange is the most common. The species has been naturalised in Australia, although is considered an environmental weed in several states.
Habitat:
A weed of waterways (i.e. riparian vegetation), urban bushland, forest margins, plantation crops, roadsides, disturbed sites and waste areas in tropical, sub-tropical and warmer temperate regions. (Brisbane City Council) I spotted this plant in an area of subtropical rainforest, along the creek course at J.C. Slaughter Falls, Mt. Coot-tha, Brisbane.
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Description:
This species, like other bee-eaters, is a richly coloured, slender bird. It has brown and yellow upper parts, whilst the wings are green and the beak is black. It can reach a length of 27–29 cm (10.6–11.4 in), including the two elongated central tail feathers
Habitat:
This bird breeds in open country in warmer climates. As the name suggests, bee-eaters predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps, and hornets. They catch insects in flight, in sorties from an open perch. Before eating a bee, the European bee-eater removes the sting by repeatedly hitting the insect on a hard surface. Species ID Suggestions