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Malurus cyaneus
A small bird with bright blue head, cheeks and upper back, sectioned with black. The rest of the back is a tawny colour with white abdomen. Tail is often narrow, blue and upright.
Spotted on open grassland, flitting about often resting on peppercorn trees (Schinus molle) These birds are found south of Tropic of Capricon, along the eastern states and up to the eastern border of South Australia.
A couple of handsome males were seen with several females. Spotting of a female: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/373...
Spotted on Aug 17, 2013
Submitted on Aug 22, 2013
5 Comments
Thanks Neil. I am so pleased I was able to photograph him with some clarity - more than I hoped for with my pocket camera.
These little guys are always a favourite. Lovely photos, Leuba.
Although he seemed a little bolder than the females, he seemed to keep himself just that much further away - Yes, very attractive little bird and I was lucky to get a photo..
So Sweet!
A superb Superb Fairy-wren!