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Malurus cyaneus
These small birds were flitting around, hard to catch them when they were still. Haven't identified them as yet, seem to be a male and a couple of females, I'm assuming the male has the blue tail feathers
light woodland area within a eucalyptus forest
The males are in eclipse
Spotted on Aug 20, 2011
Submitted on Aug 22, 2011
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ok I'm about to post another bird, I'm going to time you on it
That's actually my photo in the link. We have dozens around our house, so I'm very familiar with them. I just saw my first male in breeding plumage last week.
I see what you mean about the males in eclipse
lori, I've only just pressing send
Two female Superb fairy wrens. The males in eclipse look like the females but don't have the rust colored flesh around the eyes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Maluru...