Bird in Gerringong backyard

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drcjstewart
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Bird in Gerringong backyard

Can any one identify this bird in my backyard in Gerringong on the south coast of NSW - Closest is Pheasant coucal - but neck and head colour are vastly different Thanks Bob

rawshorty
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Immature Eastern Koel.

Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

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Elsie
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I'll second that! Either a juvenile or a female Koel 

rawshorty
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Elsie wrote:

I'll second that! Either a juvenile or a female Koel 

Notice the rufous crown indicating immature, female has black crown.

Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

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Elsie
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Oh! I never knew that, thanks for pointing that out Shorty :) 

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