Monday, August 2, 2010

Another Common Bird

This bird - the Noisy Friarbird (Philemon corniculatus) - is also very common in my yard and on my grevillea bushes. However, unlike the Rainbow Lorikeet, it is not so photogenic nor does it enjoy having me take its photo. It used to be called the 'Leatherhead' because its head is covered with black skin instead of feathers. Adding to its unusual appearance is an upright knob on its beak.
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  1. LarryAugust 2, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Great shots of the Noisy Friarbird Mick! I really like that first one. It really shows how the feathers sweep around its neck.

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  2. Phil SladeAugust 2, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Very good pics Mick and what an unusual bird. I'm going to google it and read a bit more.

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  3. gwenAugust 2, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Not the prettiest bird of the yard, but it still manages to look quite handsome in that first photo. Great pics, Mick.

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  4. mickAugust 2, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Thanks for commenting Larry, Phil, and Gwendolen. I should have mentioned that it is like its name - noisy! You really can't miss them if they are somewhere around the yard.

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  5. Midmarsh JohnAugust 2, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    I love to see the different birds which visit your garden. The leatherhead certainly looks very different.

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  6. eileeninmdAugust 2, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Wonderful photos, it is an interesting looking bird. And it is nice to see your common yard birds.

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  7. mickAugust 3, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    Hi John and Eileen, I always find it interesting to see the birds that are 'common' in other places. There are so many different birds that it's no wonder some folks amass HUGE life lists!

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  8. BirdingMaineAugust 3, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    I agree, the first photo is my favorite. Excellent photos Mick!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 3, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Great bird, Mick - Even before seeing your comment I was sure that its name indicated it would be hard to miss.

    True, it's not particularly photogenic, but for those of us who like vultures and other somewhat unsightly critters, it's a gem.

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  10. mickAugust 4, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    Thanks for commenting BirdingMaine and Wren.

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  11. Johnny NutcaseAugust 6, 2010 at 3:01 AM

    really interesting bird! he's a little goofy looking but i like him! How big is he? great shots!

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  12. NatureFootstepAugust 6, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    strange somehow. What is common where you live I have never even seen on a photo. Seems to be a special kind of bird. Glad you shared it. :)

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  13. mickAugust 6, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    Hi JN - the bird is what I would call medium sized and the book says 25-29cms.
    Hi NatureFootstep most of the northern hemisphere birds are similarly strange to me!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 8, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Does it only look quite big or is it not? Interesting bird.

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  15. GouldiaeAugust 16, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    G'day Mick,
    Noisy Friars - only their mothers could luv 'em!
    Rainbows - I'm with Tony, beautiful bullies!
    Nice captures.
    Gouldiae

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  16. NatureFootstepAugust 19, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    where are you? I miss your posts. :(

    http://nfbird.blogspot.com/

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