Post your Bird Portraits (2)

Curious Chickadee. Actually taken with the RF 100mm macro, which isn't in the system yet.

avondale87 wrote in post #19414002
Thanks Steve. I just found this
This species is similar to the Flame Robin but slightly smaller. The male is black above which extends to the throat so that the bird is completely hooded. The white fore-crown patch is larger. The breast is a rich scarlet colour and the belly is a dullwhite.

The (Flame ) male is described as slate grey

I'll look at my others tonight. It's more black than slate grey. That suggests Scarlet
Will post another later from different angle

Richard, I suggest trying Cornell's Merlin app if you don't already have it on your phone or tablet. It's free, easy and incredibly amazing, capable of identifying photos AND sounds. I just noticed Merlin has added a birdpack for Southeastern Aus and Tasmania. Maybe it'll help you. I find it an indispensable aid.

steveb108 wrote in post #19413913
Richard, a beauty in any case!

I know next to nothing about either of the two you mention. I've looked online at numerous pics. The only thing I notice is that the head black seems to extend farther down the neck on the Scarlet and just to under the chin on the Flame. Based on that, I'd lean toward Flame, but it could also be angle of your image. Just something for you to consider. Let us know.

Steve I've found a book just of Tasmanian birds that is very comprehensive and beautifully illustrated (Michael Morcombe - Pocket field guide to birds of Tasmania), along with another 'Birds on Farms (Tasmanian again).
I'm on the fence. Anyway - this thread isn't so much about ID so best not weigh it down.
Here's a couple more of not such good quality but the birds is so pretty IMO and is it FAT!
It is definitely a male so not full of eggs if that's makes any difference
Edit. More towards Flame Robin now. Posted more about this here

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19413955
Wonderful shot of this beautiful little robin, Richard! He really stands out nicely from the background.

Many thanks Mike. They are striking and unlike some other birds will stand and gaze about

But then these do pose so nicely too.
This male Superb Fairy Wren is nearly coloured completely but is still a bit lacking in the head area wit that grey tuft. Also his chest has some lighter spots
They love this tree in the early morning outside my office so it's my go to place when the sun is just up

Mallard

avondale87 wrote in post #19414129
Many thanks Mike. They are striking and unlike some other birds will stand and gaze about

But then these do pose so nicely too.
This male Superb Fairy Wren is nearly coloured completely but is still a bit lacking in the head area wit that grey tuft. Also his chest has some lighter spots
They love this tree in the early morning outside my office so it's my go to place when the sun is just up

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I first spotted one of these a couple of days into my visit to Australia three years ago, superb little chaps and glad to say I got a relatively decent photo, but not quite as sharp as yours !

Male Scarlet-backed flowerpecker

realairlight wrote in post #19399533
A shy bird.
I can not get its name with google.

It's not so colorful

until showing it's upper tail'

Beautiful red.

realairlight wrote in post #19414166
Male Scarlet-backed flowerpecker

Finally I get the identification. It's a Female Scarlet-backed flowerpecker

realairlight wrote in post #19414166
Male Scarlet-backed flowerpecker

What an amazing bird.

Greater Roadrunner...

White-eared bulbul

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Cog2020 wrote in post #19414214

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Great looking bird. Top notch photo.