other small bird species on The Pinnacle Nature Reserve

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25 native species of other small birds local to the area have been observed on the Pinnacle Nature Reserve.

All photos were taken on the Reserve by Alison Milton

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Grey Fantail	Fantails
		Grey Fantail Grey Fantail Common visitor (breeding) in spring through to autumn, mostly in woodland/forest areas. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Rufous Fantail Rare or uncommon species** Rufous Fantail Rare or uncommon species. Uncommon, breeding summer migrant. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Willie Wagtail Willie Wagtail Very common resident (breeding) more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group




Leaden Flycatcher (Male)	Flycatchers
		Leaden Flycatcher Leaden Flycatcher Regular visitor (breeding) in spring/summer. Small numbers nest regularly in the reserve. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Restless Flycatcher Rare or uncommon species** Restless Flycatcher Rare or uncommon species. Very occasional visitor in spring or autumn. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Satin Flycatcher Rare or uncommon species** Satin Flycatcher Very occasional visitor in spring or autumn. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group




Scarlet Robin (Male)	Robins
		Eastern Yellow Robin Eastern Yellow Robin Very occasional visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Flame Robin Rare or uncommon species** Flame Robin Rare or uncommon species. Occasional winter visitor to grassland areas along the southwest edge of the reserve. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Pink Robin Very rare / threatened species*** Flame Robin Very rare / threatened species. Rare, non-breeding winter migrant. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Red-capped Robin Rare or uncommon species** Red-capped Robin Rare or uncommon species. Very occasional visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Rose Robin Rare or uncommon species** Rose Robin Rare or uncommon species. Occasional winter visitor in woodland areas. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Scarlet Robin Very rare / threatened species*** Scarlet Robin Very rare / threatened species. Frequent winter visitor to woodland areas. Occasionally stays to nest. Declared a vulnerable species in the ACT in May 2015. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group


Welcome Swallow	Swallows and Martins
		Fairy Martin Rare or uncommon species** Fairy Martin Rare or uncommon species more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Tree Martin Rare or uncommon species** Tree Martin Rare or uncommon species. Very occasional visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Welcome Swallow Welcome Swallow Very occasional visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group




Golden Whistler (Male)	Whistlers
		Golden Whistler Golden Whistler Common visitor from autumn through to spring. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Rufous Whistler Rufous Whistler Summer migrant (breeding). Loud, musical call often heard in spring. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Grey Shrike-thrush Grey Shrike-thrush Uncommon resident more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group




Dusky Woodswallow	Woodswallows
		Dusky Woodswallow Dusky Woodswallow Common visitor (breeding) in spring/summer. Nests in dense woodland areas. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Masked Woodswallow Very rare / threatened species*** Masked Woodswallow Very rare / threatened species. Very occasional visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		White-browed Woodswallow Very rare / threatened species*** White-browed Woodswallow Very rare / threatened species. Very occasional visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group




White-throated Treecreeper (Female)	Other Small Birds
		White-throated Treecreeper Mistletoebird Rare summer visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Sacred Kingfisher Silvereye Common resident found in areas near the suburbs. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Varied Sittella Very rare / threatened species*** Southern Whiteface Very rare / threatened species. Uncommon resident. Likes grassland and open woodland. Listed by COG as a bird of concern in the ACT. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Rufous Songlark Speckled Warbler Uncommon resident (breeding). Listed by COG as declining in the ACT. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group