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Zoothera lunulata

1 Bassian Thrush at Acton, ACT

Zoothera lunulata at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2019
Zoothera lunulata at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2019
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Identification history

Zoothera lunulata 31 Aug 2019 Illilanga
Zoothera lunulata 30 Aug 2019 AlisonMilton

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Although both looked like adults, the bird in photo one was feeding the bird in photo 2.

3 comments

Illilanga wrote:
   31 Aug 2019
I wonder if they have a nest nearby? That sounds like breeding/courtship behaviour.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   31 Aug 2019
I intend to keep an eye on them
natureguy wrote:
   1 Sep 2019
The photo 2 bird looks like a juvenile to me as it appears to have a fleshy gape and not as well-defined markings as the adult.

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