Scarlet-backed Wren - Malurus melanocephalus

This little male wren was sitting on the fence wire, female scarlet-backed wrens watching him and now and then joining him on the wire.

Then he flew up and down the paddock and then landed on the fence post in front of me. I had just enough time to capture a few shots before he flew off again. These little birds never sit still for a long time.

In one of my previous post, I shared a photo of an eclipsed male wren (www.spohr-photography.com/birds/hf0218829#hf0218829). So, this is how they look as adults and in the breeding season.

Description:
While many of Australia’s fairy-wrens feature various shades of blue in their plumage, the Red-backed Fairy-wren is equally as striking, but with an eye-catching patch of red feathers on its back and rump, contrasting with the rest of the plumage, which is glossy black. They are commonly seen in grassy areas of northern and eastern Australia.

The Red-backed-Fairy-wren is among the least faithful birds in the world. With extra-pair mating commonplace — the result is that the eggs in any given nest are often fathered by various birds. These fairy-wrens are often seen in flocks, with one colourful bird surrounded by a bevy of brown ones, which comprise females, males in non-breeding plumage and young birds. (Text Source: BirdLife Australia)

Large photo: www.spohr-photography.com/birds/ha0e45b7c#ha0e45b7c

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Taken on: October 23, 2020

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