Hi, can anyone help id this bird. It was in my backyard being chased by minor birds and magpies (i.e. Chermside - Brisbane) I have never seen one before. Must be at least 50cm including the tail. It didn't fly just jumped up the tree. Not sure if it is a juvenile.
My mate suggested it might be a Pheasant Coucal? Any help would be great.
Thanks
LB
i.e. my photo is in my avatar. I took that from underneath the tree..
Thanks.
Hi Mangles
cant see it properly but they would be fairly common and the behaviour sounds right. This one is quite patterned but they can appear quite dark at times and have a vwey distinctive hoop hoop hoop call.
They like to hang around hedgerows and thick bushes and can fly if pushed up to a tree. The tail looks right.
Cheers
Birdie
Sunshine Coast Queensland
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Cheers
Birdie
Sunshine Coast Queensland