What bird is this?

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Diane
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I think I must live in the fast lane of National Highway No 1 for birds

Ive had more birds fly into the windows here in the past five years than I have ever had since Ive had a house to live in. I have stickers on the windows to try and stop them, but they just don't seem to have the time to put the brakes on.
This is the latest victim at 7.15 this morning.
I heard the bang and found him sitting on the ground, stunned. He is now sleeping it off in a cardboard box. Will release him later in the day.

Any idea what bird this is?
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Myzomela
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It looks like Fan-tailed Cuckoo Di.
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Tiaris
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Yes, definitely a fan-tail. Nice whistlers (for a parasite).
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mr.fox
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yep, fan tailed cuckoo. amazing how common it is for them to fly into a window.
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