Rhipidura leucophrys
Willie Wagtail at Booth, ACT
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| Rhipidura leucophrys | ChrisDavey | 20 Jan 2018 | |
| Rhipidura leucophrys | ChrisDavey | 16 Dec 2017 | |
| Rhipidura albiscapa | ArcherCallaway | 15 Dec 2017 | |
| Unverified | jeremyahagan | 10 Dec 2017 |
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7 comments
16 Dec 2017
I suggest this is a Willie Wagtail nest. The Grey Fantail nest has a 'tail' hanging under the nest which I cannot see in the image. Chris
16 Dec 2017
There is a 'tail' visible in the first photo. The unfocused bit in front of the trunk, blending in fairly well
18 Dec 2017
Hi, Jeremyahagan, the image you posted appears to have caused some discussion. Can you please indicate whether the nest had a tail or not. If not then it is the nest of a Willie wagtail, if yes then a nest of a Grey fantail. Chris
20 Jan 2018
Hi Jeremyahagan,I am wondering if you have had the opportunity to check this image out with other members of the walking party. I note there are a few nest images of both Grey Fantail and Willie Wagtail nests up on CNM and they may be worth checking out. Chris
20 Jan 2018
Hi, It would appear that no one else took photos. I've checked out the grey fantail nests on google images and from what I saw, the tails on these nests are quite substantial and I don't remember anything like that. I think the "tail" you mentioned in the first photo is an optical illusion and is actually part of the tree bark pattern in the background. I'd lean 85% to it being a willy wagtail
20 Jan 2018
Thanks, I will go with Willie Wagtail. I agree about the illusion, hence the id problem. Chris
Location information
- Coordinates 149.035875-35.728986
- Altitude 1473.6m
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Booth, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 10 Dec 2017 10:49 AM Recorded on
- jeremyahagan Recorded by
- Yes Nesting site
Collections
- jeremyahagan Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Rhipidura leucophrys Intermediate size Other Birds Birds
Species information
- Rhipidura leucophrys Scientific name
- Willie Wagtail Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- -30.97m to 1473.6m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Rhipidura (Sauloprocta) leucophrys
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
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Record quality
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