PASSERIFORMES: Maluridae

Malurus amabilis  

Lovely Fairy-wren (Malurus amabilis)
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© Kay Parkin 2013
Julatten, QLD (Oct, 2013)

This bird really is lovely. I was thrilled when this vibrant blue featherball came flying up the track straight at me closely followed by its mate. He posed very briefly before diving back down into the undergrowth.

Lovely Fairy-wren (Malurus amabilis)

Lovely Fairy-wren