Tiny bird Sunshine Coast

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Amson
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Tiny bird Sunshine Coast

I'd be gratefulf or any help in id'ing this bird. Tiny bird and smaller than the finches we have around at moment. Thought it could have been a juvenile mistletoe bird but took some photos of these this morning and they are completely different. Our garden sunshine coast qld. Thanks!

HelloBirdy
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I don't have a clue about this one, but what a pretty bird! I think young mistletoebird could be a fair guess. Hopefully, someone else can help you out

Ryu
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Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera

Woko
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I agree with a juvenile Mistletoe Bird. The pink in the undertail is beginning to show.

pacman
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+1 juvenile Mstletoebird - as Woko says the pink undertail is beginning to show - and the darker centre line is visible in pic2

Peter

Amson
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Thanks so much for your help. I took some photos of other juvenile Mistletoebirds and they are more black on back and not so orange in beak but could be difference between juvenile male and female.

Woko
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Those different colours might also indicate the juvenile's stage of development, Amson.

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