So I have recently moved to the moore river region of western australia (approx. 1 hr north of Perth) to a 5 acre block of mostly scrub and native bush. I have been hearing a call since moving in that is loud and very distinct. A very short, loud two syllable call. I had no idea what bird made the call (and still don't) but I have now seen it - briefly and through netting so not clearly. I did manage this quick photo (sorry it's blurry). The bird is relatively heavy set and medium sized (larger than a dove, smaller than a pink and grey gallah), has a white chest with a yellow underbelly. I didn't get to see the wing colour but it looked to be a speckled/mottled or striped brown or perhaps grey?
Sorry for the long post - thought more info would help.
Is it a Red Wattlebird?
Thanks Timothy but I don't think it is. I actually thought maybe that's what it was when I was looking at photos but the call is definitely not the same. It is 2 very short syllables that are a similar sound to the red wattle 'sound' but almost like how a human would cough - sorry, I'm new to all this so not sure how to describe it. And then nothing for a while. Then the same again 30s to a few min later. And it is extremely loud. Only hear it a couple of times and then it goes quiet.
I will hunt through the sound files for something as close as I can find maybe. And I will keep my camera handy from now on! A better photo would certainly help!
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I retract my last post! I believe you are absolutely correct Timothy! I searched you tube for a variety of red wattlebird clips and came across one that was almost identical to what I've been hearing! Thanks so much for pointing me back in the right direction!
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Red Wattlebird was my thought, too. Good on you for persisting, earthchild.
Sounds like a big move you've made. I'm interested in seeing photos of your bush patch if you're of a mind to post some.
Oh definitely will share photos! Just need to get my act together and get some good shots.
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Looking forward to them.