Bird ID Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

[Philip Veerman <>]

The unusual pose with a clear view of the toes (2 forward & 2 back) clearly show it is not any kind of passerine. This gives a good starting point, so just on the foot, it is a cuckoo. On what shows of the plumage pattern on breast and face I would also suggest it is a young Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo.

 

Philip

 

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Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] Bird ID Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

 

Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo?

On 22/03/2017 10:31 PM, steven wrote:

Hi Everyone,

 

I was wondering if anyone would be able to ID this bird I photo'd at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. It's nothing spectacular I presume, I'm just curious as I like to ID birds.

 

Two photo's attached, hopefully they work as this is a first time post for me/

 

It has the general shape of a Whistler if you ask me, but the green sheen to the wings, indistinct banding of the sides of the abdomen, and nice lashes around the circumference of the eyes throws me off. Perhaps a young small cuckoo or relative of some kind? Your experience and expertise is greatly appreciated!!