Hi,
I'm not sure what this bird could be. The bill is rather long and skinny and doesn't match with any illustration I've seen. Closest match on the bird finder was a Brown Gerygone. It was photographed near Warwick, QLD. Any ideas?
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Hi Chris
It appears to me as a Large-billed Scrubwren, Sericornis magnirostris. Though little birds always confuse me.
Looks to me to be a Brown Thornbill. Ray
I think it's very hard to tell from the bird being so small in frame, as its diagnostic features are almost lost. Going by a little bit of color and bill shape is all I had. Did you hear it calling by chance? I do believe the bill's too long for a Brown Thornbill. Calls will help.
Here are two links, one to a BT and the other to a LBS
Brown Thornbill
http://photogallery.canberrabirds.org.au/images/Thornbill_Brown5_Cook.jpg
Large-billed Scrubwren
http://graemechapman.com.au/catalogue/ausbirds3274/s/494203.jpg
Sorry Windhover. After looking at you'r Large Billed Scrubwren picture I would have to agree with you. Ray