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Help with shorebird ID 6 years 7 months ago #1335

Veronica Peric Topic Author Offline New Member Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	Hi everyone! I was hoping someone out there could help me identify this little bird. Seen yesterday at Western Treatment Plant, Werribee. Sorry for the poor quality images. Thank you. Attachments:
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Help with shorebird ID 6 years 7 months ago #1336

Veronica Peric Topic Author Offline New Member Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	A more front on view Attachments:
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Help with shorebird ID 6 years 7 months ago #1337

Peter Johnston Offline Premium Member Posts: 88 Thank you received: 38	Hi Veronica White-fronted Chat. Have been recorded at that site. How often?. Maybe one of the locals can help?. Cheers.
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Help with shorebird ID 6 years 7 months ago #1338

Veronica Peric Topic Author Offline New Member Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	Umm... now that you say it, it looks very much like a female white-fronted chat. I think I was stuck in the plover mindset for some reason. There were definitely other white-fronted chats in the same area. Thank you
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Help with shorebird ID 6 years 6 months ago #1414

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Hi there,
I was just about to post the exact same question as Veronica after visiting Werribee yesterday ! I was led down the same path to plovers even with my marvelous The Australian Bird Guide (Menkhorst et al). Agree that it is a female White-fronted Chat.
However, this bird seen with the White-fronted Chats and seemingly having confrontations with the males, is not looking like the female at all.
Can anyone help with identifying this one - I was thinking plover but not getting an answer from Morcombe or Menkhorst.
Thanks in anticipation
Richard

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Help with shorebird ID 6 years 6 months ago #1415

Peter Johnston Offline Premium Member Posts: 88 Thank you received: 38	Hi Richard My money says. An immature male White-fronted Chat in transition to maturity. Though. I'm not an expert.
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