It is time for a list of confirmed reflection-attacking species among
Australian birds.
I have personally seen the following. There must be others.
Magpie-lark
Superb Fairy-wren
Noisy Miner
Red Wattlebird
I now add: Spotted Pardalote,
-----Original Message-----
From: Dr David Rosalky <>
Sent: Thursday, 19 July 2018 11:02 AM
To: 'Con Boekel' <>; 'canberrabirds chatline'
<>
Subject: Spotted Pardalote attacking window
I was rather surprised to see recently a Spotted P engaging its reflection in a
neighbour's car mirror. I was surprised because I haven't seen such behaviour
in this species before.
David Rosalky
-----Original Message-----
From: Con Boekel
Sent: Thursday, 19 July 2018 10:28 AM
To: canberrabirds chatline <>
Subject: Spotted Pardalote attacking window
We have a Spotted Pardalote which is spending some time attacking its
reflection in one our windows. I assume that it is establishing/defending a
breeding territory.
regards
Con
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