A bit of help please

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Besty
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A bit of help please

Im not sure what it is

rawshorty
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Not sure. Maybe Female Golden Whistler? Location of shot is always helpfull as colours can be different in various states.

Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

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Besty
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Rawshorty i seen him halfway between Walcha and Port Macquarie nsw

rawshorty
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Location remark was just a general request for something that should always be noted when asking for ID.

I am only new to birding so i can't be sure, but it looks like my F G Whistler except yours has more colour in the wing.

Someone with more knowledge will chime in soon.

Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

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pacman
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I agree with Australian Golden Whistler hen

Peter

Araminta
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Here is a female Golden Whistler . Photo taken in my garden. Although the colours look a bit different, I still think you bird is also a female Golden Whistler, just like Shorty sayswink

M-L

Besty
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Thanks all i will go along with .....Cheers

SteveM
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The rufous on the wings & pale bill base indicates this is a young Golden Whistler. I believe, at this age it's difficult to tell if male or female.

Araminta
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The one in my photo is an adult female Golden Whistler. The young male has a slightly different shape, the girls are much rounder, but young male looks more stretched out and is a bit larger. (does that make sense Steve?blush)

M-L

Woko
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I agree with SteveM: an immature golden whistler.

davethewonder
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Agree - Immature Golden Whistler. Below is from Sydney region. They vary a little bit in colouring, but still maintain that rust brown colour wing. 

 

  

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