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Attack by Friarbird.

To: Del Richards <>, birding aus <>
Subject: Attack by Friarbird.
From: Gary Wright <>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:34:37 +0930
Not friarbirds but grey butcherbird pulling hair from the head of my partner
who had long hair.  This was achieved by a fly by at high speed.

Gary

On 10 September 2010 11:27, Del Richards <>wrote:

>   Every month I am involved in "Bird Talkback" on ABC Far North in Cairns.
> The programme has been running over three years with a developing local
> audience.
>   Last week the host was reading the newspaper on her back deck and without
> warning had a Helmeted Friarbird attack her (head and hair) and drew blood
> on her cheek. We are unable to ascertain any motive for the attack.
>   I would be appreciative if any other birders have any such records with
> friarbirds.
>
> Del. Richards, Fine Feather Tours, Mossman, NQ.
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