Visited Werribee Mansion this morning and one of the exhibits was a collection of birds eggs collected around Werribee in the 1920s. Most names were recognisable for modern species, but these three had me stumped. Any clues? ===============================
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Hi Dave,
Interested to see the exhibition. The birds are:
Lalage = White-winged Triller. Lalage mean “talk”, presumably referring to the talkative nature of Triller.
Leatherhead = Noisy Friarbird, which is self explanatory.
While Rock Pebbler = Regent Parrot. Also Rock Peplar. Used in bird keeping circles, and not sure what it means? Pebbler possibly relates to pebbles (small rock). This is just a guess, but I’m wondering if they swallow small stones or gravel? Birds such as toucans and parrots with their strong beaks are unable to crush their food into smaller pieces so they use gravel and stones inside the gizzards. These are moved about by muscular contractions,grinding together with whatever food the bird has consumed.
Cheers,
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Hi Dave,
‘Lalage’ is a triller, probably White-winged Triller, ‘Leatherhead’ is the Noisy Friarbird and I will have to check on ‘rock pebbler’ as it is new to me.
Regards
Greg Clancy Ecologist Coutts Crossing
Hi Dave,
Lalage: Triller (scientific genus name) Leatherhead: Friarbird (German word for Friarbird is Lederkopf, which translates to Leatherhead) Rock Pebbler: Regent Parrot (greetings from Wikipedia)
Cheers,
Nikolas
Thanks to all who replied (White-winged Triller, Noisy Friarbird, Regent Parrot are the answers) – some by using Google and some from their own knowledge. Interesting that whilst the Triller is still around (in summer) the other two are pretty much gone from the area now. (which is bound to get someone reporting a sighting!) ===============================
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White-winged Triller, Noisy Friarbird, Regent Parrot!
I didn’t have a clue, but Google & Wikipedia gave instant answers!!!
Bob Cook