No mention of where. If it was in eastern forests where Lewin’s Honeyeater are common, I would surely ascribe that to Lewin’s Honeyeater. As it sounds just
like that to me. Some other members of the genus have similar calls. But they are even less likely here. I would not be able to call it a Red Wattlebird as although they have a similar speed call, not the same tone. Lewin’s Honeyeater are an uncommon at best
visitor to Canberra region and have been in places like Botanic gardens but could turn up in transit probably anywhere. Mixed in with movements of other migrating honeyeaters perhaps.
Philip
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Subject: [Canberrabirds] Call ID
When recording bird calls today, I captured the following at 1pm. Within it is a magpie lark and a red wattlebird. I think there may be a third bird, overlaying the red wattlebird.
But am hoping for clarification please.
