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Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Platypus at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 5 Jun 2024
Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 5 Jun 2024
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Ornithorhynchus anatinus 5 Jun 2024 CarbonAI
Ornithorhynchus anatinus 5 Jun 2024 Delegascribble

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Caught on video being chased by co-observed Rakali.

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Nearby sightings

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Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 22 May 2024 by RodDeb
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 13 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 13 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 13 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 5 Jan 2024 by Pirom
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by patrick25
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Tuberolachnus salignus (Giant willow aphid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by Cristy1676
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by KorinneM
Castiarina bremei (A jewel beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by natureguy
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris niger X novaehollandiae (Hybrid) (White-cheeked X New Holland Honeyeater (Hybrid)) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Sep 2022 by RodDeb
Lamium amplexicaule (Henbit, Dead Nettle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by natureguy
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2022 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2022 by Christine
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2022 by Christine
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Feb 2022 by trevsci
Phylidonyris niger X novaehollandiae (Hybrid) (White-cheeked X New Holland Honeyeater (Hybrid)) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Veronica perfoliata (Digger's Speedwell) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2021 by Harrisi
Tuberolachnus salignus (Giant willow aphid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jul 2021 by TimL
Tuberolachnus salignus (Giant willow aphid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jul 2021 by TimL
Tuberolachnus salignus (Giant willow aphid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jul 2021 by TimL
Tuberolachnus salignus (Giant willow aphid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jul 2021 by TimL
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 May 2021 by Sammyj87
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 May 2021 by Christine
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by jbromilow50
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Jul 2020 by JohnHurrell
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 May 2020 by Tim L
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Columba leucomela (White-headed Pigeon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by rawshorty
Phylidonyris niger X novaehollandiae (Hybrid) (White-cheeked X New Holland Honeyeater (Hybrid)) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Sep 2019 by JL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by jbromilow50
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Sep 2019 by Christine
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Phylidonyris niger X novaehollandiae (Hybrid) (White-cheeked X New Holland Honeyeater (Hybrid)) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Aug 2019 by rawshorty
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Aug 2019 by TomT
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2019 by jbromilow50
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2019 by jbromilow50
Tyto alba (Barn Owl) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Jun 2019 by rawshorty
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jun 2019 by rawshorty
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by WarrenRowland
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
zz puffball at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Oxalis articulata (Shamrock) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Nov 2018 by RWPurdie
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by AlisonMilton
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Oxalis articulata (Shamrock) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2018 by Christine
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2018 by RodDeb

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 5 Jun 2024 01:11 PM Recorded on
  • Delegascribble Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Ornithorhynchus anatinus Scientific name
  • Platypus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 998.1m Recorded at altitude
  • 83 images trained Machine learning

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