Olive Whistler?

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HelloBirdy
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Olive Whistler?

I realise this is like the forth time I've asked about whistler on here, but I'd really appreciate your help on this one.

I had thought this was a female golden whistler as a male golden whistler was seen in the vicinity, however, I feel that it has too dark of rufous on the belly and the green on it's back. From the photo, it does  not seem like a juvenile to me. The following is a quote from the fact sheet on this website: "Olive Whistlers may resemble females of the related Golden Whistler,P. pectoralis, but these are grey to white underneath, with yellow near the vent." Thanks in advance

Elsie
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I wish I could help you, but I've never seen an Olive whistlerfrown Since you have seen Golden whistlers around the area, maybe it's a juvenile male? They can be darker in colouring than the female.

Sorry I can't be of more help

smiley

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HelloBirdy - please remember to give location with your ID request

Peter

HelloBirdy
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Canberra. It's in my signature doesn't seem to show up on posts with photos...

Both whistlers could be around.

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