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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Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by Christine
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Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2018 by KumikoCallaway
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Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
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Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
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Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2017 by Qwerty
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jan 2017 by roymcd
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Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2016 by Alison Milton
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 27 Aug 2016 by Alison Milton

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