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Red-backed Fairy Wren

Notes:

Small, fast-moving bird seen on the summit of Mt Coolum, early morning. Possibly a weebill??




1 species ID suggestions

Red-backed Fairywren
Malurus melanocephalus Red-backed Fairywren

3 Comments

DanielePralong
DanielePralong a year ago

You're welcome Shanna! My reference: Simpson & Day Field Guide to the Birds of Australia (Viking). I'm also a former Queensland resident. Best way to confirm this would be to see the male around!

ShannaB
ShannaB a year ago

Wow, thank you Daniele - I am sure you are right. I didn't come across that bird in any of the sites I looked at!!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong a year ago

G'day Shanna! If my suggestion is correct this would be a female or a male in eclipse plumage. See what others think:-)

4573, Queensland, Australia

Lat: -26.56, Long: 153.08

Spotted on Feb 6, 2012
Submitted on Feb 9, 2012

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