Possibly a female Magpie-lark??
John Tongue
Devonport, Tas.
> On 12 Aug 2016, at 12:17 AM, Bryan Groom <> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I am a South African birder, with a daughter resident in Narrabri NSW, with
> an interest in birds on their farm.
>
> Received the following from her:
> Which family of birds do the flicking wings as they sing?
> Melodic call from a perch high in a tree.
> She goes on to say:
> About the same size as the Striped Honeyeater or maybe slightly bigger.
> Black head with white chin, belly and rump.
> Black tail, looked as if it was pinned on to the white rump.
> As it called in a quite upright position, it flicked its wings
> downwards.
>
> Presently paging through my Pizzey & Knight and Morecombe field guides, but
> would appreciate any thoughts/assistance.
>
> Thanks in anticipation
>
> Regards
> Bryan
>
>
> Bryan Groom
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