Aussie Bird Quiz (1 Viewer)

[RobHynson]

1. Dusky Woodswallow (juv)
2. Rufous Whistler? a little stumped by this one
3. Little Grassbird
4. Scaley-breasted Lorrikeet
5. Little Corella

 

[Joshua-B]

I agree with everything Rob said except 2 - I think it's a Goldfinch

 

[Silverwolf]

I agree with everything Rob said except 2 - I think it's a Goldfinch

Ah, those were too easy! Yes, 2 is a Goldfinch. Guess I better find some more.

 

[Silverwolf]

5 more. First four are locally common in Melbourne. The last is a little more special, though shouldn't be too difficult. I'm giving away quite a few key features in that image.

 

[Joshua-B]

WBCuckooShrike, Laughing Kookaburra, Striated Field-wren, no idea, and female Gilbert's Whistler?

 

[Silverwolf]

WBCuckooShrike, Laughing Kookaburra, Striated Field-wren, no idea, and female Gilbert's Whistler?

White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike is incorrect! But I expected someone to say it. Kookaburra and Field-wren are fine as is Gilbert's; however its a juv. male.

 

[RobHynson]

Is 4 Painted Button-quail?

I would have gone with WB Cuckoo-shrike for 1 as well, is it a young black-faced?

 

[Joshua-B]

Actually, I just had a brainwave : Is 4 a Spotted Harrier?

 

[Silverwolf]

Actually, I just had a brainwave : Is 4 a Spotted Harrier?

Nice brainwave, but no it is not a Spotted Harrier! It isn't a Painted Button-quail either.

Yes, the Cuckoo-shrike is a young Black-faced. It was still being fed by its parents.

 

[Silverwolf]

Any more guesses?

 

[John_WA]

Any more guesses?

Kind of missed this thread reactivating! How about Brown Quail on pic 4?

 

[Silverwolf]

Kind of missed this thread reactivating! How about Brown Quail on pic 4?

Brown Quail is correct!

I only have the time for one more at the minute. This picture was not taken in Australia but the bird does occur there frequently.

 

[John_WA]

Grey Plover?

 

[Silverwolf]

Grey Plover?

I didn't think it was that obvious. It would have probably stumped me if I had to I.D. from this photo, but I guess the head gave it away

Don't have any more for now, so if anyone has others then I welcome it.

 

[John_WA]

I didn't think it was that obvious. It would have probably stumped me if I had to I.D. from this photo, but I guess the head gave it away

Don't have any more for now, so if anyone has others then I welcome it.

OK then, hows about this one?

 

[Silverwolf]

OK then, hows about this one?

Godwit...Bar-tailed?

I forget if that one is in Aus or not.

 

[John_WA]

Godwit...Bar-tailed?

I forget if that one is in Aus or not.

Yes it's in Oz, but no, it's not in my picture!

 

[Silverwolf]

I thought the barring near the tail was right on but on further inspection maybe it isn't quite in that boat....

Gah, I hate seeing shorebird's backs! :-O

Grey-tailed Tattler?

EDIT: Oh...it's a Greenshank isn't it?

 

[John_WA]

It isn't a tattler

It isn't a Greenshank

...................sorry ||

 

[Silverwolf]

Ah, do you get Common/Wood Sandpiper in Aus?

I don't actually know what made me think it was a Greenshank/Tattler....It's more a case of trying to remember what shorebirds are in Aus. I didn't see many different ones while there, so even when living there I knew little on this front.