Weebill not a Thornbill?

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kazredracer
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Weebill not a Thornbill?

Photographed in Euroa VIC, making a low hung domed nest in the outer leaves of a wattle tree. I thought it might be a Yellow or Buff Rumped Thornbill, now I'm thinking it is a Weebill? Can someone please confirm. Thank you.

Woko
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I’d say a Weebill, kazredracer. Note the short, stout bill compared with the longer, more slender bill of the Thornbills. 

kazredracer
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Thank you, it was the bill that made me question my first thought of Thornbill.

sue818
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Agree with Woko, a Weebill. The call often alerts you to their presence. Great shot

Sue

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