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Mudlark

Photo by drmo
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Description:

The Mudlarks are so named because they build thier nest from gathered mud. For this reason they nest close to water

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
RachaelB
Scientific name: Grallina cyanoleuca http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magpie-lark
drmo
Thanks! You sure know your birds and I am glad you do! Thanks
Mark Ridgway
Hi drmo - this is called a mudlark (male). Nice shot.

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