Phaps chalcoptera

Common Bronzewing at Bruce, ACT

Phaps chalcoptera at Bruce, ACT - 31 Dec 2021
Phaps chalcoptera at Bruce, ACT - 31 Dec 2021
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Phaps chalcoptera 1 Jan 2022 Liam.m
Phaps chalcoptera 31 Dec 2021 AlisonMilton

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I heard a loud clacking sound as a bird flew towards me, then again after it passed. Seeing where the bird landed I spotted this Bronzewing. Presumably the clacking was from it smacking its wings together as it flew. I've never heard anything like t before.

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