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another bird identification request

To: "Chris Sanderson" <>
Subject: another bird identification request
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Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:17:15 +0100 (CET)
Dear Birders,

I would like to suggest considering Little Cuckoo. The bird seems to be
very compact with small head and short bill. On the other hand, I am not
an expert, so more competent opinions are preferred especially about
undertail patterns.

Good birding,
Istvan



>> > 5. Some type of cuckoo I belive:
>> >
>> > http://www.pbase.com/saxtim/image/40113384
>> Most likely a Fantailed. I have seen plenty of them at Birrarung.
>> I dont have a guide, so im not sure if its a Brush.
>
> Ok, it's definitely not a fan-tailed or brush cuckoo.  Neither species
> have breast banding.  Nor does the Pallid Cuckoo.  I'd say it's an
> Oriental Cuckoo, which is pretty exciting.
>
> Regards,
> Chris - Broome Bird Observatory
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