The Golden-headed Cisticola (Cisticola exilis) is a small bird that favours perching at the top of plants and singing its heart out during breeding season. It's voice is a bit scratchy, but very identifiable.
I am not 100% sure if Cisticola is pronounced 'Cist-a-cola' - with the last bit sending like the drink, or 'Sis-tickler' with it sound like somebody torturing their female sibling! But, its a nice bird none the less.
These pictures were taken during an early morning visit to Werribee - where the light was wonderful and birding just as good.
This bird was sat up singing in a pool of light, and just glowed.
This pictures look much better larger, so I recommend you click on the images.
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Hello Stewart :=)
ReplyDeleteThe Golden-headed Cisticola is as cute as can be, and your photos are splendid. Thank you!
Never heard of this one before. I like that first photo best as it looks really fluffy. With its beak wide open, you can tell its singing.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteGrabbing the limelight, so to tweet! YAM xx
Nice warm morning light favors this little beauty.
ReplyDeleteCisticola looks superb!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird in that blue background!
ReplyDeleteJakie piękne zdjęcia! Niesamowite światło i ujęcia. Nie wiem, czy ten ptak jest rzadki, czy pospolity, ale jest piękny i wyjątkowy!
ReplyDeleteIt does appear to be glowing. Charming!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos of the very pretty little bird. I hope all is well over there, Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteYou are right, excellent detail of this little fella
ReplyDeleteKolejny ciekawy ptak i piękne zdjęcia. Niesamowite!
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