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Red-Backed Fairy-Wren

Malurus melanocephalus

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Uncle Minty
Hi Shari, Love the pic. Just wondering if you know of any good National parks for wildlife photography in our area. Thanks
lori.tas
Cool. I have jet to see this fairy wren. It's probably the most "out-lying" of the group in terms of color.
Ashish
Oh.. it give rare nice pose for you..!!
Shari_Wildlife
It was grooming quite a bit, that's why it's all fluffed up
Ashish
Is bird scrubbing under its neck with raised leg's nail

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