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Need help to identify mystery bird

from [Denis Wilson] [Permanent Link][Original]
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Subject: Need help to identify mystery bird
From: "Denis Wilson" <>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:19:36 +1100
Hi Erin
 
Bright Orange beak - sounds like a Dollar Bird to me.
Very dark stocky bird. Actually blue-green body, dark head, but in poor light those colours might not be obvious.
 
If it had flown it would have been more distinctive - long wings, jerky flight, white spots. Raucous cackling call.
But if it just sat still - then you saw the only distinctive feature.
 
COG Photo Gallery is very helpful for a range of photos in different light conditions. http://photogallery.canberrabirds.org.au/images/Dollarbird_Dabb.jpg
All show the distinctive orange bill.
 
Cheers
 
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