I think I know these birds but want to confirm.
Taken in beach scrubland on NSW central coast.
Juvenile Dollarbird ?
Black faced cuckoo shrike? (bad quality photos)
| Term and Conditions | Privacy Statement | Web Support by Gaia Resources Hosted by Serversaurus |  |
Hi Magpie.
I can confirm both species.
Not sure about juvenile DB or not. You 're probably right, as adults have more greenish-blue, and bright red beak.
.
The Cuckoo Shrike is missing a tail feather - that's not a normal "forked" tail effect.
Cheers
Denis
Denis Wilson
www.peonyden.blogspot.com
Yes thats what had me questioning the cuckoo but glad i was right about that one!
It looks like a dollarbird doesnt it?
although a young one he can certainly catch prey!
Yes, Magpie
Christmas Beetles are easy catches - which is probably just as well. It helps give the baby Dollarbirds a start in life.
Friarbirds love them, and Currawongs too.
Cheers
Denis
Denis Wilson
www.peonyden.blogspot.com
I thought it looked like a bee or a wasp with its big orange body. I actually saw him flying around catching it.