Flame Robin?

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davethewonder
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Flame Robin?

Hi team. 

Saw this on the Northern Beaches in Sydney today. The wing markings look good for Flame Robin but hard to tell with the females/immatures. 

Thoughts?

davethewonder
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Could be Rose Robin? Pizzey and Knight field guide shows less white barring on the wing for Rose Robin, so not sure. 

Dave, Sydney. 

HelloBirdy
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Very odd posture flor flame. What was the habitat?

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davethewonder
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Mostly wetland and wet eucalypt forest

Dave, Sydney. 

HelloBirdy
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I think Rose is a better guess from posture and habitat. I think flames usually have a bit more buff than your bird too. 

Ryu
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zosterops
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Rose

davethewonder
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Thanks team - yeah I thought that Rose Robin was a better fit, just a bit put off by the more prominent wing markings. 

Cheers

Dave, Sydney. 

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