Acanthiza pusilla

Brown Thornbill at Acton, ACT

Acanthiza pusilla at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2017
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Identification history

Acanthiza pusilla 21 Apr 2017 ChrisDavey
Acanthiza pusilla 19 Apr 2017 ArcherCallaway
Unidentified 14 Apr 2017 Qwerty

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ChrisDavey wrote:
   22 Apr 2017
I had thought Brown Thornbill but not entirely happy. I have shown the image to others who are also not entirely happy but the general consensus is Brown Thornbill. I think the problem lies with the angle of the photo. Given the location, BT is most likely. Chris

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Alticini (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by Christine
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by Christine
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by Christine

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  • 14 Apr 2017 12:00 AM Recorded on
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