The very much suggests to me the Channel-billed Cuckoo. Indeed I'm sure of
it. I am sure you could find it in books in your library. Any Australian
bird field guide has it. And yes they are a nest parasite of mainly
Currawongs, Magpies, Crows
Philip
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From:
On Behalf Of Kate Rees
Sent: Saturday, 16 November 2013 2:02 PM
To:
Subject: Bird identification
Hi everyone,
My name is Kate and I live on the coast of NSW in Manly, I came across your
list through my local library where I work as a librarian on the weekend,
and I was very pleased to find such a list! I've been on maternity leave
after finishing my job in the CBD and have started noticing the birds that
live around the local area, both those who seem to inhabit the region year
round and the "blow-ins" that flock in at various times throughout the year.
My question is this: I have noticed a large grey bird that often appears in
pairs, (I have also observed them flying in a group) that are being fiercely
attacked by the local magpies, noisy minors, the occasional crow and even
sea eagle. I have never seen them before, they have a large piercing cry and
seem to roost or rest in the local Norfolk pines. They look a bit like a
crane, without the long neck and legs. They also have long fan-like tail.
The reason why they interested me was because I wondered if they could be a
kind of cuckoo, or a bird that displaces the eggs of other birds because
they seem so hated. All you have to do is look up in the sky if there is a
commotion and these birds are invariably at the centre of an attack. Thanks
for your help, I look forward to your replies. Kate.
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