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Red-backed Fairy-wrenAlternative names: "Red-backed Wren", "Scarlet-backed Wren", "Black-headed Wren", "Orange-backed Wren" Size: 10-13 cm Weight: 5-10 g |
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Classification
Distribution
Sightings
Photos
Breeding
Nest
Eggs
Behaviour
Food
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Taxonomy, classification |
See Red-backed Fairywren
at Wikipedia 
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Range, habitat, finding this species |
(for details refer to a field guide) |
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range and finding this species
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Sightings |
Nominate race "melanocephalus" was observed by C. Kellenberg at Inskip Point, QLD, in January 2009. Seen by us at Mt. Walsh NP, QLD, in July 2009.
A family clan was observed by us at Bundjalung NP, NSW, in February 2012.
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Photos |
Race "melanocephalus"
Lateral view of a male Red-backed Fairy-wren
[Bundjalung NP,
NSW, February 2012]
Slightly different posture
[Bundjalung NP,
NSW, February 2012]
Near-dorsal view of a male Red-backed Fairy-wren
[Bundjalung NP,
NSW, February 2012]
Dorsal view of a male Red-backed Fairy-wren
[Bundjalung NP,
NSW, February 2012]
Male Red-backed Fairy-wren seen next to a Red-browed Finch; photo courtesy
of C. Kellenberg
The same Red-backed Fairy-wren as above, now preening, next to a
Red-browed Finch;
photo courtesy of C. Kellenberg
Frontal view of a female Red-backed Fairy-wren
[Bundjalung NP,
NSW, February 2012]
Female Red-backed Fairy-wren here seen with its head turned
[Bundjalung NP,
NSW, February 2012]
Lateral view of a female Red-backed Fairy-wren
[Bundjalung NP,
NSW, February 2012]
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Behaviour |
| Social behaviour: Territorial | Mobility: Sedentary | Elementary unit: Family clan |
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Food, Diet |
Fairy-wrens feed on small animals, such as insects.
