The shape is a bit like a spinebill. However, to me, the jizz of the
bird looks more like a bird from New Zealand or from SE Asia.
On 12/04/2016, at 6:29 PM, Bill Stent wrote:
> I understand that part of the bird is going to be transparent, and
> the specimen given was drawn on a blue background. This might
> explain the blue belly, at least.
>
> On 12/04/2016, at 6:14 PM, Peter Shute <> wrote:
>
>> Here it is. It's supposed to be an Eastern Spinebill. Is there any
>> species like that in other countries?
>> <image1.JPG>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On 12 Apr 2016, at 5:48 PM, Neil Cheshire <>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Interesting design for the new Australian $5 banknote - two
>>> 'native' birds are featured both of which appear to be new to
>>> science as they do not resemble any known native species!
>>>
>>> How could a design get to this stage with such obvious mistakes?
>>>
>>> The banknote can be seen at 'The Guardian' on line.
>>>
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