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ID assistance please - correction

To: Denise Kay <>
Subject: ID assistance please - correction
From: Duncan McCaskill <>
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 10:13:43 +1100
Someone has just kindly pointed out a mistake in my previous response.

The rufous on the wings just identify it as an immature bird, not an immature male. I had been careless in reading my bird guide.

Duncan.


On 1 April 2014 09:05, Duncan McCaskill <> wrote:
Hi Denise,
Yes, it is an immature male Golden Whistler (the rufous on the wings identify it as young male).
They are quite common in the suburbs from Autumn to Spring when they move down from the mountains. In fact I can hear one calling in my garden right now. They are insectivores.

I have attached a version of the first of your photos with the exposure adjusted to make the bird more obvious.

Duncan.


On 1 April 2014 08:28, Denise Kay <> wrote:

I hope no one minds tho request but ...
This little one came into care last night minus tail feathers.
Received from the Kaleen vet..is it a young Golden Whistler ?




sorry about the quality , automatic focus is fine unless you are trying to take a shot through the bars.
If so are they a permanent resident ? insectivore ?

Sorry if the photo size is too big, I will work out the photo thing sooner or later!

Denise



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