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Sunday, 25 April 2010

Rufous Whistler

A change of season (Autumn) brings the Rufous Whistler into our garden.

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Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) (Male)

These photos of the Female Rufous Whistler were taken on an earlier trip to Mullens Wader Roost.

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14 comments:

  1. mick25 April 2010 at 17:29

    How nice that the bird came down for long enough for you to get some photos - your yard birds have been more interesting than mine this week!

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  2. eileeninmd25 April 2010 at 19:07

    The Rufous Whistler is a pretty bird. Is it known for its whistling?

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  3. Bob Kaufman25 April 2010 at 20:58

    Wonderful captures of the Rufous Whistler, Neil. The second photo is really a beauty!

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  4. Müge26 April 2010 at 05:02

    The male and female are so different! A very interesting example of sexual dimorphism! Very nice photos!

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  5. Kelly26 April 2010 at 11:06

    ...a new bird for me! I love the combination of the white throat and the rosy belly. He's striking.

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  6. Neil26 April 2010 at 12:58

    Thanks Kelly he is very nice to look at and his call is beautiful as well.

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  7. Neil26 April 2010 at 12:59

    Thanks Mick, Eileen, Bob & Muge for your comments.

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  8. Larry26 April 2010 at 13:57

    Nice shots of the Rufous Whistler Neil. You have some great birds visiting your yard!

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  9. Mosura26 April 2010 at 15:38

    Nice one - would have been a new tick for me.

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  10. Neil26 April 2010 at 15:56

    Thanks Larry & Mosura yes we do have a great variety of birds visiting our garden.

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  11. Snail26 April 2010 at 23:46

    Great sighting, Neil. Must keep an eye out for them in the drier spots around here.

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  12. Neil27 April 2010 at 07:31

    Thanks Snail hope you find some.

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  13. Anonymous29 April 2010 at 12:33

    Great photos, great birds.

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  14. Neil2 May 2010 at 09:50

    Thanks Wren glad you liked them.

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