Brain Strain Quiz

What am I? I am colourful and I love to chatter in the trees.  I feed on nectar.  I build my nest in a tree hollow.

I sleep during the day.  I am furry and I have a curly tail with a white tip.  I make a nest called a drey.

I have blue grey feathers, a white face and long yellow legs.  You may see me wading in the shallows looking for food.

Hint: I look a bit pale.

I am black and white. I can swim and I can fly. I like to spread my wings out to dry after I have been diving for food.

If you look carefully, you may see my stripes.  I can be deadly.  I am cold blooded.  I live in the creek reserves but I am rarely seen.

I live in the waters of Kananook Creek.  When it is time for me to migrate, I can travel thousands of kilometres.  I travel along drains and gullies until I finally reach the open sea. .

This native fish lives in the Kananook. It is famous for its ability to cling to steep rocks and waterfalls using its fins. Size: Commonly 80 to 160 mm.

I am not a native of the area.  I kill many native birds and animals.  I live in a den.

I am cold blooded.  When I am frightened, I can puff myself up so that I look bigger. I have blotched skin.  You may find me in your garden.  Cats, dog, and snail bait can kill me.