rufous whistler

This is a female Rufous Whistler. I'd photographed a male a couple of weeks before in the Flinders Ranges with Peter and Adrienne and these are the only two pictures I got of this species. They're a long way apart from each other, aren't they.

A rather scenic drive took us up to Wilpena Pound, where there's cabins to stay in and a shop and cafe. It was time for a drink now as it seemed an awful long time since breakfast. Wandering around the place afterwards I heard a whistle and looking up into the nearest tree found the beautiful...

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It has a bug in it's beak.

Young Whistler just beginning to show adult colours.

The Rufous Whistler nicely matches the Golden Whistler, and has a similar but more elaborate song.

A stunning Aussie songster, photographed this morning in NW Sydney.

Yet another of the many Australian small birds whith a latin name much longer than the bird.

Rufous Whistlers are very endearing,with their vigorous song and bright plumage. This juvenile was as vocal as his parents.

this handsome chap turned up at our camp for a quick photo shoot

Originally posted as a little shrike-thrush, I think it probably is a immature or female rufous whistler. Thanks Mat

This male Rufous Whistler is trying by all means to attract its partner, including singing loudly and fanning out its tail repeatedly. That allowed me to capture its 'most attractive' moment. This is also my first ever DSLR photo. Still have alot to learn from others.

I had heard these all week and didn't know what was making the noise until I saw this one.