Female Australasian Figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti)

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  aussietrev

• Nov 9, 2008

Welcome to Birdforum Bruce, nice to have another Aussie on board. Figbirds are one of my favourites, good one.

 

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  Bruce Ramsay

• Nov 9, 2008

Thanks Trev.
I don't see them very often since moving to Canberra - but when I go back to Brisbane to visit my kids and grandkids I really enjoy viewing them again. Brings back many memories of growing up in the city!
Wish I had a decent pic of a male to post - they look spectacular with the black head and orange/red facial skin. Oh well - gives me something to aim for next time I'm up there
Bruce

 

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  targetman

• Nov 9, 2008

Great post Bruce looking forward to future post`s welcome to the Forum.

 

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  Bruce Ramsay

• Nov 9, 2008

Thanks targetman.
I don't take too many good photos but when I do manage some I'll try and post them to the Forum - if only to show off some of the birds we get here that are possibly a bit different to what people in other parts of the world are used to seeing.
Regards,
Bruce

 

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  madamcoolpix

• Nov 9, 2008

Oh, yes, Bruce, post when you can, here in your Antipods we love to see your Aussie birds, I love lo see what our Australian friends have to show us, like this beautiful Figbird (so little seen in the gallery). Very well done with it!!! :t: :t: :t:

 

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  mali

• Nov 9, 2008

Nice shot Bruce, welcome to Birdforum.Net, look forward to seeing more from you.

 

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  Adalia

• Nov 9, 2008

Hi Bruce and welcome. I am sure the male is stunning,but this little lady is also charming,it's nice to see her!!

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Cora.

 

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  Mark Bruce

• Nov 10, 2008

Top shot, Bruce :clap: :t: ! Thanks for sharing :t: !