Thanks to both of you for responding.
Obviously I should have thought more carefully about the question!
I've emailed Greg a photo so it will be interesting to see what he thinks.
Sonja
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From: Greg and Val Clancy <>
To: Philip Veerman <>
Cc:
Sent: Tuesday, 7 January 2014 7:16 AM
Subject: Re: How long does it take for Golden Whistlers toattainadult plumage?
That is right Philip. Do you have the answer? Most birds undergo a
post-breeding moult which may take several weeks or months. Usually every
feather is replaced progressively. In some large birds such as Ospreys and
other raptors this process takes two years.
Regards
Greg
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-----Original Message-----
From: Philip Veerman
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 10:59 PM
To: 'Greg and Val Clancy'
Subject: How long does it take for Golden
Whistlers toattainadult plumage?
There are two different questions there:
1 At what age does a male Golden Whistler attain adult plumage? 2 How long
does that moult take?
Philip
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