Julie,
this is indeed a young Koel as Philip has pointed out. In the 08/09
breeding season we had the first breeding records for Canberra from Ainslie
and Watson, but for the 09/10 breeding season we have records also from
other suburbs. Your observation is a great addition!
To date Red Wattlebirds are the only recorded hosts in Canberra (in other
parts of the Koel's range Magpie-larks, Friarbirds and others can be
selected as hosts as well).
Michael Lenz
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From: "jmacklin" <>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4:14 PM
To: <>
Subject: What bird is this?
Hi, I have just joined your email lists. I have attached a photograph of
a juvenile bird that was being fed by a wattlebird and I thought someone
would be able to recognise it. Is it a cuckoo? Also, for interest I have
attached a photograph of a flying fox, which I don't think are commonly
seen in Canberra. Both were taken in my garden in Narrabundah in the
last couple of days.
Regards Julie.
PS. I did send the bird enquiry earlier, but I don't think it worked. My
apologies if you have received it twice.
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