There is a great photo of a pair of these birds at this site:
ML
http://www.feathersandphotos.com.au/forum/showthread.php?11347-Painted-Pair
From: Maconachie, Michael [
Sent: Wednesday, 4 December 2013 4:35 PM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] painted snipe
Single bird has moved a couple of metres. Was visible from both Bittern Hide (front view) and Ardea hide (side view) this afternoon. ‘white harness’ and cream head stripe clearly visible.
Michael Maconachie
Senior Ranger
Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve
ACT Parks and Conservation
0428 113 533
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