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Our own altering of nature has resulted in a mosaic of plants providing a range of bird habitats. The variety of
plants and foods has attracted and repelled birds. The suburban garden is one of the more exciting habitats in any
area. Nectar producing plants bring in honeyeating species like the Rainbow Lorikeet Trichoglossus haematodus.
Seeds and fruits attract parrots such as the brilliant Crimson Rosella Platycercus elegans. The Australian
Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen walks along the ground searching for insects and their larvae. Under these conditions
birds may often become tame, feeding happily on food provided by the landholder. The migratory Channel-billed Cuckoo
Scythrops novaehollandiae may also be heard calling loudly in many gardens, and eats mainly native figs and
other fruits.
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