Pteropus poliocephalus

Grey-headed Flying-fox at Parkes, ACT

Pteropus poliocephalus at Parkes, ACT - 10 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Pteropus poliocephalus 11 Apr 2021 MPennay
Pteropus poliocephalus 11 Apr 2021 michaelb
Unidentified 10 Apr 2021 GirtsO

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well known to most people in Canberra. I am told they will fly North soon.

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MPennay wrote:
   11 Apr 2021
They don't necessarily fly north they disperse to the coast, they may head south or north and some years they stay all year.

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  • 500 Abundance
  • 10 Apr 2021 05:11 PM Recorded on
  • GirtsO Recorded by

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  • Mixed Gender

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