Brush Cuckoo also has a rare barred morph. If I recall correctly it has only been recorded in females. Another possibility for this bird.
From: Philip Veerman [
Sent: Friday, 6 December 2013 9:15 PM
To: 'Rob Geraghty'; 'Canberrabirds'
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Juvenile Brush Cuckoo?
I would agree with that. A view of upperparts is the better to tell apart from juv Fantailed Cuckoo. The tail shape & strong markings fits juvenile Brush Cuckoo better than juv Fantailed Cuckoo. I wonder if that is a this spring young already.
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From: Rob Geraghty
Sent: Friday, 6 December 2013 8:51 PM
To: Canberrabirds
Subject: [canberrabirds] Juvenile Brush Cuckoo?
I saw this Cuckoo this evening at Farrer Ridge. I think it's a juvenile Brush Cuckoo?
