Pachycephala pectoralis

Golden Whistler at Gungahlin, ACT

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Identification history

Pachycephala pectoralis	6 Oct 2016	ArcherCallaway
Pachycephala pectoralis	6 Oct 2016	ArcherCallaway
Pachycephala olivacea	6 Oct 2016	CedricBear

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4 comments

CedricBear wrote:

7 Oct 2016

The scalloping on the throat is more suggestive of an Olive Whistler

ArcherCallaway wrote:

7 Oct 2016

I myself have not seen a Olive Whistler so that is why I have left it for Chris to confirm, but that tiny amount of scalloping is normal for a Golden Whistler and this looks fine to be a female Golden Whistler. Olive Whistlers would have more scalloping and the colours would be darker. Also, I believe they are pretty much restricted to the higher parts of namadgi and the brindabellas around here.

ChrisDavey wrote:

7 Oct 2016

Ryu, why have you gone for Golden Whistler and not Rufous Whistler? I agree certainly not Olive Whistler. Chris

ArcherCallaway wrote:

7 Oct 2016

Definitely not Rufous Whistler, Chris. Its grey and not streaked. Still plenty of Golden Whistlers around as well.

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