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Golden-headed Cisticola
Cisticola exilis alexandrae
-17.3359, 123.647
Field Notes
Description:
It is breeding season for this little bird. "In breeding season, the male Golden-headed Cisticola (pic 1) has a golden-orange head, which is crested when calling, with a paler chin and throat, and a boldly streaked black to dark grey and golden body. The tail is black, with paler tips, and is shorter during breeding season. Females (pic 2 - front, pic 3 - back) resemble non-breeding males, with buff-brown upper parts, heavily streaked black and dark brown, with a golden-buff rump and nape of neck. The underparts are cream with buff tints, the wings are black, with each feather edged buff." (Birdlife Australia)
Habitat:
Foraging around the muddy area of the waste water wetlands.
Notes:
I had a lovely morning sitting (and roaming around) the waste water wetlands. There was probably between 15-30 Golden-headed Cisticolas foraging around in the muddy vegetation. I realise this is a large estimation but it was difficult to count because of the light, and the little Red-backed Fairy-wren female quartet that bounced around amongst them!
Reference: The Michael Morcombe eGuide to Australian Birds, Mobile App.
Reference: http://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/Golden-headed-Cisticola
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