Is this a female Leaden Flycatcher ?

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tracviet2000
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Is this a female Leaden Flycatcher ?

I saw this bird this morning through the leaves at Brisbane QLD. Is this a female Leaden Flycatcher from colours match without head details?.

Trac

HelloBirdy
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Most probably, although Satin Flycater may be a possibility too and also could be a young one 

Ryu
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tracviet2000
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Thanks Ryu. Shall try to get closer next time.

Trac

HelloBirdy
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Female/immature Leaden/Satin Flycatchers are near impossible to tell apart even when you get up close, usually you would try and find an adult male nearby. 

I saw one this morning which wasn't with a male, so that gets to stay in the 'Leaden OR Satin Flycatcher' pile. 

Ryu
Canberra
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zosterops
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only if you are in an area where both occur, even then they favour different habitats 

http://www.graemechapman.com.au/library/viewphotos.php?c=181

OP bird is a leaden based on range alone

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