I have two unrelated questions

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Bridges
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I have two unrelated questions

Wondering if anyone can help?

The first one is the photo of the nest found under pines where I know Magpie-larks were breeding.  Found also were the feathers and egg shell.  I didn't realise their nests were so big or solidly lined so wanted to confirm it was a Magpie-lark.  I'm also assuming their must have been a fledging and egg in the nest?  Unfortunately we have Currawongs in the garden.

Second question is the photo of the fledging seen in the nest of a White-winged Triller.  It was being fed very frequently and we wondered whether it was in fact a W-w Triller or some sort of cuckoo.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

timmo
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There are two fledglings there (one behind the branch). Do they both look the same? 

If so, it is unlikely to be a cuckoo, as cuckoos usually only lay a single egg in another bird's nest.

Cheers
Tim
Brisbane

Bridges
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Thank you Tim.  Both fledgings looked the same so question answered.

Bridges

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