Some useful information and also references regarding the Flora and fauna of Mount Buffalo is detailed below
FLORA
FAUNA
BIG BIRDS
The Currawong is a common bird at Mount Buffalo in particular at the Gorge where it scavenges of tourists and also feeds off the Moths and other insects attracted by the lights of the Chalet and carpark at night. Like many birds they mostly leave the high ground when the snow falls arrive. They are gregarious and are often seen in small flocks. For More information see www.austmus.gov.au/factsheets/pied_currawong.htm
The Lyrebirdis a bird a little larger than a domestic chicken with the male having the distinctive lyre tail.The bird is also an excellent mimic and can replicate a wide range of nautural and man made sounds. The Lyrebird tends to run along the ground and glide short distances when disturbed or threatened but can fly when needed. The males have dance or display mounds in a defined territory as a part of mating rituals, but the female incubates the eggs alone
. For additional information see http://www.austmus.gov.au/factsheets/superb_lyrebird.htm
The Crimson Rosella is a medium sized parrot that is common at the Gorge and also seen at the camping ground and other locations. It begs food from tourists and is often seen perching on shoulders and heads of visitors in its effort to obtain part of a biscuit. For additional information see www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=98
The Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo.
This large bird is often seen in small flocks flying through the treetops in the foothills of the park and occasionally on the plataue. With its large wingspan and harsh cry they are an impressive bird. For more information see www.austmus.gov.au/factsheets/cockatoo.htm
The Wedge Tailed Eagleis Australia's largest living bird of prey and
one of the largest eagles in the world. It has a wingspan of up to 2.3 m. Females are larger than males,
averaging 4.2 kg in weight. A carniverous bird requiring an extensive territory they can be seen using the thermals to glide and serch for prey. Tey have been known to show agression towards hanggtliders (perhaps thinking that they are competition). For more information see www.austmus.gov.au/factsheets/wedge_tailed_eagle.htm
