Tachybaptus novaehollandiae at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Australasian Grebe at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

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Identification history

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae	12 May 2017	RyuCallaway
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae	10 May 2017	RyuCallaway
Unidentified	9 May 2017	Qwerty

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3 comments

ChrisDavey wrote:

12 May 2017

Ryu, I agree, the cap is through the eye not below but to be sure Qwerty do you have any other images of this bird? Chris

RyuCallaway wrote:

13 May 2017

It also has the yellow oval between the eye and the beak as seen in more clearly in their breeding plumage - I don't think Hoary-headeds have that at any point. The raised fluffed wing posture and chestnut-brown wash on flanks as also favours A.Grebe. I'm willing to confirm since you agree and with your added point about the line of the cap

RyuCallaway wrote:

13 May 2017

And I think that part of Kelly's Swamp may be too shallow for Hoary-headeds. Only recall seeing Aus Grebe on that section

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