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Unknown Species 6 years 3 months ago #1502

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Would like some help in identifying this Bird.It looks somewhat like an immature Starling,but its beak looks too big and also has a significant downward curve to it.
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Unknown Species 6 years 3 months ago #1503

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It would be helpful to know where you captured the image.

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Unknown Species 6 years 3 months ago #1504

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Sorry about the lack of information.
The photo was taken at Merimbula NSW on the ninth of November 2017.

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Unknown Species 6 years 3 months ago #1505

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Hi Ray
I think that you were correct. An immature starling with a deformed beck. Certainly looks like the starling plumage.

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Unknown Species 6 years 3 months ago #1506

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I would be inclined to an adult Common Starling which still has not fully transitioned to summer colouring (and with a damaged beak). Winter colouration is characterised by the whitish spots (still visible in some areas), dark bill (summer is yellow) and buff tips to the feathers. There seems to be also be a hint of the metallic glossiness of the summer form. The juvenile is much paler (according to the Guides).

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Unknown Species 6 years 3 months ago #1507

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I would suggest Little Wattlebird. The curved beak is about right. The spotting is about right. It is on a grevillea. The range is right.

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