Nature Green Catbird

Green Catbird..EDIT: NOT Green but SPOTTED Catbird??? · **7 Likes**

I had never even heard of this bird, let alone seen it. Actual shutter speed recorded by the K3iii was 1/1600, not the 1/1500 allowed in the drop list choice here. Taken outside my room at the Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge on the Atherton Tablelands.

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**jbinpg** · 11-14-2021, 12:38 AM

Great shot of a beautiful bird.

**PJ1** · 11-14-2021, 01:00 AM

Very nice shot. You hear them calling constantly down at Binna Burra and Lamington. But, like you, I have never seen one before.

**MikeNArk** · 11-14-2021, 06:55 AM

Wonderful shot. Quite different colors and feather pattern but beautiful. We have cat birds, but none like this one. Thanks for posting.

**mroeder75** · 11-14-2021, 10:20 PM

We have catbirds here. They are not green, and look almost nothing like this one.

sprint06 · 11-15-2021, 01:20 AM

You dont see them out in the open much, we used to get them a lot in Malanda.

**Tonytee** · 11-15-2021, 02:41 AM

One amazing wildlife image. You really nailed it friend. Thank you very much for sharing.

Tony

**ToddK** · 11-15-2021, 06:01 AM

Outstanding capture! It is a real beauty with a very interesting feather pattern on its breast and head.

OrchidJulie · 11-16-2021, 02:58 PM

Gorgeous! Nothing like the catbirds we have here, they're attractive but plain gray with a black cap.

**K2 to K50** · 11-19-2021, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by PJ1

Very nice shot. You hear them calling constantly down at Binna Burra and Lamington. But, like you, I have never seen one before.

Originally posted by sprint06

You dont see them out in the open much, we used to get them a lot in Malanda.

I have changed my opinion on the identification of this bird from Green to Spotted Catbird based on an alternative ID suggested by a friend, and further research. The Green Catbird does not have the black spot around the ear that this one has, and also the Green Catbird's habitat apparently does not extend as far north as I was when I took the pick (Atherton tablelands near Lake Eacham. On the other hand that area IS recognised as part of the Spotted Catbird's habitat. More knowledgable birders than myself might like to wade in here??

krre23 · 12-16-2021, 05:36 PM

Wonderful capture, love the colors of the bird!

**K2 to K50** · 12-16-2021, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by krre23

Wonderful capture, love the colors of the bird!

Thank you - yes, its colourning is quite striking!

**pichaser** · 12-17-2021, 03:47 AM

Another interesting Aussie bird marvelously depicted .

kjfishman · 11-15-2023, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

I had never even heard of this bird, let alone seen it. Actual shutter speed recorded by the K3iii was 1/1600, not the 1/1500 allowed in the drop list choice here. Taken outside my room at the Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge on the Atherton Tablelands.

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Superb, Very sharp focus.

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11-14-2021, 12:38 AM	#2
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Great shot of a beautiful bird.

11-14-2021, 01:00 AM	#3
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,481	Very nice shot. You hear them calling constantly down at Binna Burra and Lamington. But, like you, I have never seen one before.

11-14-2021, 06:55 AM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,052	Wonderful shot. Quite different colors and feather pattern but beautiful. We have cat birds, but none like this one. Thanks for posting.

11-14-2021, 10:20 PM	#5
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,596	We have catbirds here. They are not green, and look almost nothing like this one.

11-15-2021, 01:20 AM	#6
sprint06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tolga Qld, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 116	You dont see them out in the open much, we used to get them a lot in Malanda.

11-15-2021, 02:41 AM	#7
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,430	One amazing wildlife image. You really nailed it friend. Thank you very much for sharing. Tony

11-15-2021, 06:01 AM	#8
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,513	Outstanding capture! It is a real beauty with a very interesting feather pattern on its breast and head.

11-16-2021, 02:58 PM	#9
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,920	Gorgeous! Nothing like the catbirds we have here, they're attractive but plain gray with a black cap.

11-19-2021, 10:39 PM	#10
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,784 Original Poster	Originally posted by PJ1 Very nice shot. You hear them calling constantly down at Binna Burra and Lamington. But, like you, I have never seen one before. Originally posted by sprint06 You dont see them out in the open much, we used to get them a lot in Malanda. I have changed my opinion on the identification of this bird from Green to Spotted Catbird based on an alternative ID suggested by a friend, and further research. The Green Catbird does not have the black spot around the ear that this one has, and also the Green Catbird's habitat apparently does not extend as far north as I was when I took the pick (Atherton tablelands near Lake Eacham. On the other hand that area IS recognised as part of the Spotted Catbird's habitat. More knowledgable birders than myself might like to wade in here??

12-16-2021, 05:36 PM	#11
krre23 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Caracas Photos: Gallery Posts: 540	Wonderful capture, love the colors of the bird!

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12-16-2021, 09:44 PM	#12
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,784 Original Poster	Originally posted by krre23 Wonderful capture, love the colors of the bird! Thank you - yes, its colourning is quite striking!

12-17-2021, 03:47 AM	#13
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,768	Another interesting Aussie bird marvelously depicted .

11-15-2023, 04:41 AM	#14
kjfishman Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Originally posted by K2 to K50 I had never even heard of this bird, let alone seen it. Actual shutter speed recorded by the K3iii was 1/1600, not the 1/1500 allowed in the drop list choice here. Taken outside my room at the Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge on the Atherton Tablelands. Attachment 555435 Superb, Very sharp focus.