Pteropus poliocephalus

2 Grey-headed Flying-fox at Burradoo

Pteropus poliocephalus at Burradoo - 24 Mar 2021
Pteropus poliocephalus at Burradoo - 24 Mar 2021
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Identification history

Pteropus poliocephalus 3 May 2021 pdmantis
Pteropus poliocephalus 3 May 2021 MichaelBedingfield
Pteropus scapulatus 24 Mar 2021 GlossyGal

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KarenG wrote:
   24 Mar 2021
It looks like a Pteropus poliocephalus, a Grey-headed flying fox as it appears to have a reddish collar but grey fur on the head and rest of body and the patagium is dark grey rather than a pale brown.

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