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Rhipidura albiscapa
The Grey Fantail is most easily recognised by its constantly fanned tail and agile aerial twists and turns. Both sexes are similar in appearance: grey above, with white eyebrow, throat and tail edges. This species is quite inquisitive and will closely approach an observer. (Description from http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/)
Its preferred habitat includes sclerophyll forest, tea tree gullies and coastal scrub. It will also visit densely planted suburban gardens like mine where I took the photos
Spotted on Apr 8, 2016
Submitted on Apr 14, 2016
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Apparently they don't visit suburban gardens that often Neil. I've seen a pair of them on and off over the last few weeks in my yard. I don't recall seeing one before this myself
Born and raised in Sydney, and don't recall ever seeing one of these. Since joining PN, my eyes have been opened :)