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Red-backed FairyWren
peterday

Red-backed FairyWren (Malurus melanocephalus)

This is one of my jinx birds - I just can't get a clear shot of one! However, this didn't turn out too badly. I would love to get one in full sun!
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Habitat
Woodland
Location
Mamukala Wetlands, Kakadu, Northern Territory
Date taken
28/05/2015
Scientific name
Malurus melanocephalus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 70D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM + 2.0 extender 111
carann
Wonderful colours and feather detail in this superb capture, Peter !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
delia todd
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How beautiful this little wren is Peter. A super picture too.

Keep trying... you'll get the image you want one day LOL.

Can I query the scientific name with you please? The one you have given goes to 'Red-winged Fairy-wren', whereas Red-backed Fairy-wren is [COLOR="Blue"]Malurus melanocephalus[/COLOR] which I think is correct for this picture?
 
peterday
Opus Editor
Thank you so much for this, Delia! Funnily enough a few minutes ago as we were driving home from the folk club I commented to Adrienne about that photo, and we realised we were confused as whether it was red-winged or red-backed. Then I read your email!! Now amended!
 
ducbucln
A super capture Peter. He just stands out so well in this setting, who needs the sun????

Vicki
 

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