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Grey Fantails

Rhipidura fuliginosa

Description:

Small charcoal grey bird with some white markings around the eye; a pale breast and abdomen; short straight sharp bill; thin dark legs; a distinctive fanned tail; 15 to 25 cm

Habitat:

Tall eucalyptus forest; semi-dense undergrowth; some open patches.

Notes:

Forms a smooth, tapered, tight nest bound with spider webs.

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4 Comments

C.Sydes
C.Sydes 12 years ago

great spot

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Fantastic series!

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

Really like the first 2 photos

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 12 years ago

The parent waited fairly patiently while I took some shots.

Mark Ridgway
Spotted by
Mark Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Jan 18, 2012
Submitted on Jan 18, 2012

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