Unusual honeyeater at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

[Rob Geraghty <>]

Thanks Geoff! I'll update the list on ebird. That's the second hybrid bird I've seen at Kelly's Swamp recently,  the other being an Eastern/Crimson Rosella hybrid. Maybe there's a Shoveler hybrid on the way?

On Sun, 26 Jul 2020, 8:02 am Geoffrey Dabb, <> wrote:

Yes, hybrid.  See attached.  Yours is the most recent record, for the moment

 

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I recorded a honeyeater at Kelly’s Swamp as being a New Holland Honeyeater, but after looking at the photos I’m wondering if it’s a hybrid with a White-cheeked Honeyeater. Earlier at the ANBG I photographed a New Holland and I have shown both below for comparison. I’d appreciate opinions on whether the second bird is a hybrid or perhaps an immature. The white cheeks are larger and the white iris is missing.

 

 

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