Is this a Bassian Thrush or a Russet-Tailed Thrush ??

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Wed, 27/07/2016 - 21:09

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tracviet2000

Is this a Bassian Thrush or a Russet-Tailed Thrush ??

I saw this bird at Brisbane, QLD this afternoon. Is this a Bassian or Russet-Tailed Thrush ?

Regards,

Trac

Thu, 28/07/2016 - 10:13

#2

Devster

Hard to give an exact, but I would say Russet-Tailed. Doesn't seem to be an anchor mark on the feathers. Where abouts in Brisbane was this taken? Not sure that Brisbane has anywhere that has a high enough altitude for a Bassian, but you never know.

Thu, 28/07/2016 - 12:50

#3

tracviet2000

Hi Devster,

I zoom in picture and see bit of white colour on tail feather so you are right, it is likely to be a Russet-Tailed Thrush. Bird Field Guide says autumn movement to coastal lowlands in Northern NSW and South East QLD. We are on a hill top West of Brisbane.

Trac

Thu, 28/07/2016 - 15:10

#4

Devster

You did well getting it out in the open like that.

Thu, 28/07/2016 - 19:34

#5

HelloBirdy

The following 2 links provide some imagery and description to help- I think img 3 or 4

http://www.graemechapman.com.au/library/viewphotos.php?c=528

http://www.graemechapman.com.au/library/viewphotos.php?c=788

Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera

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