Monday 16 November 2009

Figbird

This pair of adult and immature male Figbirds were checking out the Silky Oak flowers. Female and immature Figbirds are sometimes mistaken for an Olive-backed Oriole as both have streaked underparts.
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Figbird (Sphecotheres viridis)

8 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Pretty birds with their yellow belly. The eyes are neat too. Great photo.

mick said...

That's certainly a great tree for attracting birds. Nice photo too.

Nicole said...

I would have thought "Oriole" :)
Thanks for the explanation!
And nice catch :D!

Kelly said...

...interesting looking birds. I love that huge ring around their eyes! (a very interesting tree too)

Larry Jordan said...

It's amazing how the young of some species don't even look like the adults. Nice photo Neil!

Neil said...

Thanks everyone for your comments.

NatureFootstep said...

apart from the birds, this is a very nice image.

Neil said...

Thanks Nature Footstep.