Malurus melanocephalus

Red-backed Fairywren at Elliott Heads, QLD

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Identification history

	Malurus melanocephalus	29 Jul 2024	Liam.m
	Malurus melanocephalus	28 Jul 2024	Gaylesp8

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I have seen these little birds in this small remnant of bushland at Elliott Heads before, it was great to finally see a male briefly after thinking there may not be any around.

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Location information

Coordinates 152.487187 -24.920287
Altitude 5.7m
Places Elliott Heads, QLD

Sighting information

1 Abundance
5 Jul 2024 12:04 PM Recorded on
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Birds Small (Robin, Finch, Thornbill etc) Other Birds Gaylesp8 Wide Bay NatureMapr

Species information

Malurus melanocephalus Scientific name
Red-backed Fairywren Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 81.1m Recorded at altitude
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