Phaps elegans

Brush Bronzewing at Green Cape, NSW

Phaps elegans at Green Cape, NSW - 4 Oct 2020
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Phaps elegans 6 Oct 2020 Liam.m

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6 comments

JackieMiles wrote:
   7 Oct 2020
Looks like a female common bronzewing to me, with that grey forehead.
Liam.m wrote:
   7 Oct 2020
Definitely wasn’t common, when it flushed off the road displayed quite rufous feathers, the lighting at the time wasn’t great though
Liam.m wrote:
   7 Oct 2020
We saw a few others that morning, but couldn’t manage photos, I’ll try find one that shows the colours better
Liam.m wrote:
   7 Oct 2020
Chestnut back, and a very dark grey breast
JackieMiles wrote:
   7 Oct 2020
OK, had another look and the wing pattern does seem to match brush better. The light is not really good enough to be sure of the facial markings. Even for a female there should be a bit of chestnut on the throat and I can't see that, but I have to concede the breast looks dark, so brush it is.
Liam.m wrote:
   7 Oct 2020
Ok, yeah sorry bout the poor lighting and photo quality, will try and get better pics to make it easier for u guys in the future

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 4 Oct 2020 07:53 AM Recorded on
  • Liam.m Recorded by

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