ANBG: Little WattlebirdRe: [canberrabirds [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Peter
If its primary feathers were very worn
now (as in winter) then I would suggest it  was a first year bird
( or unlucky). A young fledged in early spring would have 9 to 11 months
wear whilst adults generally do complete moult in Feb-March hence 4 mths
wear.  I guess the nature of the wear is a factor as well. It could
have just been in a lot of skirmishes with larger cousins resulting in
a few clippings or just the general abrasion/wear expected over time if
it had been 9 months since moult.

Your point however is not lost on me!


cheers
Richard

Peter Milburn <>

20/07/2007 01:33 PM

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Subject	[canberrabirds] ANBG: Little Wattlebird

The Little Wattlebird was performing beautifully this
lunch time in 
its favourite  Banksia ericifolia in section 28 of the ANBG.  It
is 
unbelievably tame and with its worn feathers would undoubtedly be 
branded as an escapee if it were a finch or a parrot.

Milburn
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John Curtin School of Medical Research
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