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Hi all,
While doing some survey work on Walker Island in
north-west Tasmania earlier this week, I came across a covey of Swamp (Brown)
Quail feeding on the track. Previously recognised as a full species in its own
right, I was keen to have a close look at these birds, and paid particular
attention to the bird's iris, which is meant to be pale yellow, one of the
characteristics that distinguishes it from its counterparts on the
mainland.
As it turned out, on the couple of birds I saw well
enough, the iris colour was the same dull or dark red I'm familiar with in Brown
Quail. Are their any Tasmanians on the list or others familiar with these birds
who could offer any thoughts on this?
Thanks, AS
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