Nature What is this bird?

What is this bird? · 02:07 PM

Taking a walk through Melbourne botanical gardens, this bird suddenly landed in front of me for a feed.
Had FA50 on the camera - no time to change the lenses.
Got a reasonable shot (I think) before it flew away.
Can anyone identify this bird?

**Bruce Clark** · 12-22-2012, 04:21 PM

I suspect it may be Wattle Bird. Not sure which variety This is a good site to check.

http://www.birdsinbackyards.net

**Schraubstock** · 12-22-2012, 05:04 PM

A Red Wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) I suspect. Sitting on a red hot fire poker.

Google

VladM · 12-23-2012, 12:51 AM

Thanks for the replies and links.
It certainly looks like a red wattlebird.
Cheers.

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12-22-2012, 04:21 PM	#2
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	I suspect it may be Wattle Bird. Not sure which variety This is a good site to check. http://www.birdsinbackyards.net

12-22-2012, 05:04 PM	#3
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	A Red Wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) I suspect. Sitting on a red hot fire poker. Google

12-23-2012, 12:51 AM	#4
VladM Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 307 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies and links. It certainly looks like a red wattlebird. Cheers.