Myiagra cyanoleuca

1 Satin Flycatcher at Stranger Pond

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Identification history

Myiagra cyanoleuca	4 Mar 2024	Liam.m
Myiagra rubecula	2 Mar 2024	CarbonAI
Myiagra rubecula	2 Mar 2024	RodDeb

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also a Golden Whistler in the last pic.

7 comments

RodDeb wrote:

5 Mar 2024

Thanks Liam.

rawshorty wrote:

5 Mar 2024

@Liam.m , what makes this a Satin? Leaden all day long for me.

RodDeb wrote:

5 Mar 2024

Yes we thought it was a Leaden also.

rawshorty wrote:

5 Mar 2024

@RodDeb , yes I see that from your initial entry, surprised you did not question the change?

Liam.m wrote:

5 Mar 2024

Hi @RodDeb and @rawshorty, I think this bird is a good contender for female satin? Very obvious buffy edges to the wing, darker plumage on throat and face then I’d expect for Leaden. It’s migration time at the moment and they tend to pop up in unexpected spots (like rufous fantails). I spoke to Luke and he agrees. Hope this is an adequate explanation.
Cheers,
Liam

rawshorty wrote:

5 Mar 2024

Hi @Liam.m , I am looking at my calibrated monitor and I see white edges on the wings? Throat looks pale to me? Yes they can be expected but I really don't think this is one.

RodDeb wrote:

5 Mar 2024

Hi @rawshorty , @Liam.m , sometimes find these difficult to tell especially the females so any help is appreciated. Did think this one was a Leaden Flycatcher. Thanks.

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