The Lovely Fairy-wren is an uncommon species widespread in denser
vegetation throughout much of tropical northern Queensland. It can
occurr in rainforest, riperian vegetation and mangroves.
Unlike many other members of the genus it is generally silent and
difficult to locate. Most parties forage in an area of up to three
hectares and much of their day is spent in vegetation up to twelve
metres above the ground.
In both sexes this fairy-wren fans it's tail at every movement which
shows a series of six spots visible from both forward and behind the
bird and this serves as a visual "locator" between members of the group.
(They in all probability have calls which are not audible to our hearing).
In the breeding months their calling is low key and at times males
carry red or yellow petals in courtship. I have found that some males
will not take food to the nest whilst being under observation but others
are not shy at all.
The bird featured on our website is attending a nest feeding a
nestling Brush Cuckoo.
Del. Richards, Fine Feather Tours, Mossman, NQ.
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