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Eudynamys orientalis

2 Pacific Koel at Hughes, ACT

Eudynamys orientalis at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 12:43 PM
Eudynamys orientalis at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 12:43 PM
Eudynamys orientalis at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 12:43 PM
Eudynamys orientalis at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 12:43 PM
Eudynamys orientalis at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 12:43 PM
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Eudynamys orientalis 14 Mar 2021 natureguy
Eudynamys orientalis 12 Mar 2021 JackyF

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Koel fledgling (I think) begging and being fed by friar bird host (glimpsed in photos 1 and 5). Sorry I did not get a clear photo of feeding.

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   16 Mar 2021
Hi Jacky, I have been asked to enquire whether it was definitely a Noisy Friarbird, as it would be only the 3rd instance of a friarbird host in the ACT. Red Wattlebirds are the typical hosts in this region. It would be appreciated if you could confirm, or perhaps make a follow up observation?
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   16 Mar 2021
Ryu yes definitely a Noisy Friarbird, I got a good look at its head when it flew into the tree and when it flew off again. The fledgling then followed it to a high branch of another tree, and the Friarbird was calling its characteristic strangled sounding call. I am really sorry that I did not get a clear photo of it, but photo 1 shows its very thin dark beak at left and photo 5 shows its light grey hindquarters at right. I am listening out for them when I go out in hopes of a better photo. Cheers Jacky
   17 Mar 2021
Thanks Jacky, I have passed your comments on

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