Turquoise Fairy-wren

Gallery: AvianPosted October 8, 2013269 views13 comments

These little jewels of the desert just glow, particularly against their rather sombre bluebush background. The males carry petals as part of their courtship rituals. They also flatten their head feathers and spread the ear coverts and begin to look most un-birdlike.

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cheers
Rob

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13 comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 8, 2013 at 10:10 AM

These colors make the bird almost seem painted.. What a color ! Great image ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on October 8, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Beautiful Rob,
Perfect in all respects . . .

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on October 8, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Beautiful, Rob.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on October 8, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Delightful little guy, Rob. Excellent pose of this jewel.

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Comment posted by David Hemmings on October 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

What a beautiful bird, great pose and a lovely composition.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

Rob, delightful, almost cocky pose and the food in the bill adds to the image. The colors of this species are amazing.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 PM

Stunning bird beautifully presented Rob. Doesn't get much better.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 9, 2013 at 3:52 AM

Awesome Bird

Captured Beautifully Rob! The large version is stunning, great alert pose and the flower pedals a sweet plus.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 9, 2013 at 9:19 AM

Terrific capture and magnificent colors. Lovely shot, Rob.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 9, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Amazing coloration, fantastic comp. Rob,,,,Well done!

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on October 10, 2013 at 3:44 AM

Gorgeous!!

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on October 10, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Wow...what colors on this guy. You're right, really pops with the muted earth tones of the background.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 10, 2013 at 10:50 PM

Those blues are just amazing, great to get him with the petal as well Rob

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