Here is a female Golden Whistler . Photo taken in my garden. Although the colours look a bit different, I still think you bird is also a female Golden Whistler, just like Shorty says
The one in my photo is an adult female Golden Whistler. The young male has a slightly different shape, the girls are much rounder, but young male looks more stretched out and is a bit larger. (does that make sense Steve?)
Not sure. Maybe Female Golden Whistler? Location of shot is always helpfull as colours can be different in various states.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Rawshorty i seen him halfway between Walcha and Port Macquarie nsw
Location remark was just a general request for something that should always be noted when asking for ID.
I am only new to birding so i can't be sure, but it looks like my F G Whistler except yours has more colour in the wing.
Someone with more knowledge will chime in soon.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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I agree with Australian Golden Whistler hen
Peter
Here is a female Golden Whistler . Photo taken in my garden. Although the colours look a bit different, I still think you bird is also a female Golden Whistler, just like Shorty says
M-L
Thanks all i will go along with .....Cheers
The rufous on the wings & pale bill base indicates this is a young Golden Whistler. I believe, at this age it's difficult to tell if male or female.
The one in my photo is an adult female Golden Whistler. The young male has a slightly different shape, the girls are much rounder, but young male looks more stretched out and is a bit larger. (does that make sense Steve?
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M-L
I agree with SteveM: an immature golden whistler.
Agree - Immature Golden Whistler. Below is from Sydney region. They vary a little bit in colouring, but still maintain that rust brown colour wing.
Dave, Sydney.