lmichael

I think that the reason why there is so much discussion on this bird is that it is not a native species; i.e. probably an escaped cagebird. I am not sure what it is but structure, tail shape and bill size and shape suggests one of the larger honeyeaters to me. Location is a likely one for an escape. If you can get any more photos I would be happy to comment but I don't think that ID can be confirmed with these.

Mike Leven