Golden-headed Cisticola at an Amaroo Pond Last Week

[Harold Schranz <>]

Hi Mark

Thanks. I only had a few seconds (little birds tend to be flighty!) and the camera must take the credit!

I suppose it is a male one ... I assume this is breeding season ...

"In breeding season, the male Golden-headed Cisticola has a golden-orange head, which is crested when calling, with a paler chin and throat, and a boldly streaked black to dark grey and golden body. The tail is black, with paler tips, and is shorter during breeding season. Females resemble non-breeding males, with buff-brown upper parts, heavily streaked black and dark brown, with a golden-buff rump and nape of neck. The underparts are cream with buff tints, the wings are black, with each feather edged buff. Young birds resemble the female but are duller."

http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Cisticola-exilis

Thanks again

Harold

On 14 June 2015 at 15:48, Mark Clayton <> wrote:

Yes, a Golden-headed Cisticola. Nice photo.

 

Mark

 

From: Harold Schranz [
Sent: Sunday, 14 June 2015 3:41 PM
To: Canberra Birds
Subject: [canberrabirds] Golden-headed Cisticola at an Amaroo Pond Last Week

 

Hi Birders

Wondering if I got the ID correctly.

Thanks

Harold

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