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Purple-crowned Fairy-wren (6/7)
PASSERIFORMES: Maluridae
Malurus coronatus
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© Kay Parkin 2013
Victoria River, NT (Jul, 2013)
This striking bird was found feeding in the cane grass near the river at sunrise.
Cautious, he would not allow me to get too close.
Purple-crowned Fairy-wren
Purple-crowned Fairy-wren
Purple-crowned Fairy-wren
Purple-crowned Fairy-wren (female)
Female Purple-crowned Fairy-wren
Purple-crowned Fairy-wren
Purple-crowned Fairy-wren