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Rufous Whistler (male)

Pachycephala rufiventris falcata

Photo by Liana
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Field Notes

Description:

This lovely bird appears to have a small crest on its crown which is dark gray extending down over its back and wings. It has a white chin and the same dark gray throat, and the chest is a red/brown kind of colour. Also seems to have white tips on the under-tail feathers.

Habitat:

Cruising around amongst the trees at the Mankajarra Wetlands.

Reference Links:

Rufous whistler - Wikipedia, Rufous Whistler | BirdLife Australia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Mark Ridgway
Maybe a cuckoo type? check this variable one http://www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/brush-cuckoo

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PublishedAugust 5, 2014

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