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Malurus splendens melanotus
Average sized Fairy-wren at 13-14 cm inc. tail. Various shades of blue from cobalt to violet-blue. Black band across breast, over nape and through eye. Cheek patch pale blue. In this sub-species it also has a black patch on the rump and a thinner black breast band. Sometimes known as Black-backed Wren. Female brown upper and pale buff lower surfaces. red bill and eye-ring and light blue tail.
Found in scrub and mixed open Mallee forest in the Glue-pot Reserve, near Berri, in South Australia.
This guy was feeding young along with the female bird. (See 4th Image for female)
Spotted on Oct 16, 2016
Submitted on Oct 24, 2016
14 Comments
I am so pleased my photograph inspired you Catie. The more we learn the better we can protect our planet and all its wonderful creatures and plants.
I used this spotting as inspiration for my school zine project. The photo I had to use wasn't anywhere near as good as these ones!
Thank you Polilla. Looks like both male and female were feeding young ones.
Thank you Antonio and Liana for your comments. My pleasure to share with you all.
Thank you for the SOTD Daniele. Much appreciated and honoured.
Thank you Ines. Yes they are. On an overcast day they brighten the whole place up!
Congratulations Rob! Splendid SOTD :D
Awesome capture triggsturner,beautiful,congrats on the well deserved SOTD and thanks for sharing
Congratulation Robert! This truly splendid little gem is our Spotting of the Day!
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so beautiful...
Thank you James, Liana and Jim for your support and comments. These birds really are an impossible blue!
Gorgeous bird...well done, Triggs!
Such beautiful little birds! Wonderful shots Rob. Thank you for sharing :)
Lovely little birds. Great pics