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Rick N
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No idea here. Taken at Gluepot Reserve,SA

Elsie
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It looks like a female Rufous Whistler. But looking at it's beak, I would say that it is a juvenile.

I could be wrong thoughsmiley

shore.rob
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Possibly young Speckled Warbler

rawshorty
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I'm thinking juvi Gilbert's Whistler. Doesn't mean i am right thoughsmiley

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Owl of Kedumba
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Rick N
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I would have thought Gilberts as well but for the streaks. Speckled Warbler is well out of range.

Owl of Kedumba
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I'm going for female Rufous Whistler. http://www.graemechapman.com.au/library/viewphotos.php?c=547&pg=3 It has more heavy streaking on the underparts and appears to have rufous colouration.

The bill on the Speckled Warbler looks to be thinner at the base (could be angle). http://www.graemechapman.com.au/library/viewphotos.php?c=547&pg=3 There does appear to be a mask on the face that is different to the rest of the head on the Speckled Warbler. The photo above does not have this nor the distinctive eyebrow of a Speckled Warbler. 

Thoughts?

Owl of Kedumba
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Ahh there you go. Sound like Rufous.

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I would say Juvi Rufous Whistler due to the smaller beak.

You can start to see some of the Rufos colouring coming out.

Here is a pic of a female Rufous Whistler

Rick N
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Thanks all

pacman
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I support juvenile Rufous Whistler

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