G'day Mark,
I agree your bird is a Wandering Tattler.
This species is a tad darker than Grey-tailed, but another contributing
factor to the perceived increase in grey is that Wandering typically shows a
substantial amount of grey along the flanks below the wing, this is
diagnostic of the species. The Grey-tailed you have linked shows a minimal
amount and that is typical, it also shows a more extensive white
supercillium, and throat merging into upper neck, Wandering has the white
throat restricted to a discrete white patch cut off to the darker neck and
cheeks. So in conclusion Wandering isn't just a bit darker it also has lot
more of it.
Cheers Jeff.
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Amanda Young
Sent: Tuesday, 8 February 2011 8:58 PM
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Subject: Very dark Grey-tailed Tattler
G'day everyone,
I was hoping someone could have a look at this image of a Tattler I saw this
afternoon in Sydney.
I have seen this bird on and off for the past 4 weeks or so. I've only been
able to photograph it today. Initially when I saw the bird, I immediately
noted just how dark it is in comparison to the other Grey-tailed Tattlers.
In the field the difference in colour is very obvious, even in overcast
conditions. I haven't heard the bird call at all as that would've really
helped me out.
Not wanting to jump the gun and say I've seen a Wandering, I've sat on it
and watched this and another bird for the next month hoping for an
opportunity to get a better look at the bird. I've not seen a Wandering
before and I didn't want to make a false ID. I've gone off some guide books
and other information from members here to help me ID the bird, and I'ld
like to get some more experienced opinions on the matter.
Today however I was able to get a fairly decent image of the bird.
Can someone have a look and let me know if they think it's a Wandering or a
very dark Grey-tailed Tattler.
Link to the dark Tattler: http://bit.ly/gU3YYW
For comparisons sake, a link to a Grey-tailed I photographed at the same
location 3 days ago. http://bit.ly/fDqxig
Regards,
Mark
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