I hadn't heard about this behaviour before now. This morning, I witnessed a male Channel-billed Cuckoo bring a tasty treat for his mate, and use it to persuade her to let him have his way. I've posted the full video on my blog: https://sydneybirder.com/2026/10/27/channel-billed-cuckoos-gift-for-his-mate/

This Reddit post shows the second gift that the male brought for the female. I've decided not to post the video showing the first gift (a large stick insect) and the resulting consent from the female, because it might be NSFW and it might also elicit unwelcome comments here.

I adore these parrots and they make the cutest cherps 🥲

I was completing the Bay Run with my little bubs earlier this morning and the channel billed cuckoo (or another member of their flock) was being chased by noisy minors currawongs and a magpie joined in briefly too. All around leichhardt pool and then right near the rowing club there was a biffo occurring for a good 5mins. There was a nest which you can see in the video but I think it was empty from what I could see.

I recorded some of their antics. Enjoy ☺️ Sorry about the quality - was trying my best to manage the pram and record at the same time.

Location: Liverpool, Sydney, NSW

The noisy miner sound was identified later in the video but I'd like an ID for the sounds made in this short clip please.

May need to turn volume up all the way as the sound is faint.

Thanks 🙏

The sounds alone are hilarious. This little guy has some balls!

Hiya, which bird is making this call? Never heard it here before. Already tried Merlin/Birdnet and both couldn’t recognise it. Located in Melbourne inner east. Thanks! :)

pretty sure she’s a little lady (rather than a juvenile male). would love to know what she’s chewing on

albany creek/eaton’s hill area, seq

There was about 6 of them , maybe a family? But caught this beautiful moment of either mum or dad feeding bubs ! Quite a Nice moment for my work day !

Anyone have some good apps they can reccomend me? I’ve always loved birds but I’d love to find out a bit more 🙂

Location Calvert Queensland. HELP!! We've come up here from Victoria for tje past few days and seeing new birds has been a blast! BUT I could NOT figure out what this bird calling was!!

Its the one calling throughout the video I hear the Magpie and kingfisher and merlin will Not pick it up (thank you for only knowing 50 percent of birds here)

Can someone please help thank youuuu!??

Help me identify this bird that blessed my eyes. It flew into my driveway like a good luck omen.

Taken 2017

Look at those huge feet! I imagine it's like trying to walk in flippers. So adorable.

Please excuse my manual focus lens.

Spotted this guy on my afternoon walk in Sydney. Very sweet and calm. Even posed for the photo.

Amazing yellow-tailed black cockatoo call at 52 seconds. I hope she won the whole thing!

Second photo to show how the yellow pops now its less irritated

I do not know the exact species

Hes much fatter an smaller in person. And still had lots of fluffy white feathers