Bowerbird mimicry

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Subject:	Bowerbird mimicry
From:	"Rod's Gardening" <>
Date:	Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:16:37 +1100

As I was listening to a male Satin Bowerbird song yesterday it suddenly came forth with a soft but perfect imitation of a Laughing Kookaburra, then repeated it about 30 seconds later. I haven't seen a Kookaburra here in Holder for about 30 years. My only previous experience of SBB mimicry was at Durras when one provided a very passable Whistling Kite impression. Has anyone else experienced similar mimicry from these birds?

Also in Holder a Koel has been calling for the last few mornings from about 6am to 7.30.

Cheers

Rod

Rod Mackay

Tel. 0407 456 330

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