It’s taken me ages to identify this bird. At first I thought it was a robin of some sort, but the colouring isn’t quite right. My best bet is a female Golden Whistler:

The bird is small and neat, with large dark eyes. It’s mostly grey in colour, with a striking yellow patch under the tail and olive hints on the wings. The bird was quite inquisitive, and perched not far off to examine me, with a green twig in its beak.

I’ve filmed male Golden Whistlers before: pictures and videos of the Golden Whistler’s song.

Common name: Golden Whistler
Scientific name: Pachycephala pectoralis
Approximate length: 16-18 cm
Date spotted: 16 June, 2023 (winter)
Location: Manly Dam Reserve, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’52.4″S 151°15’07.2″E