Variegated Fairywrens

[Sue & Phil Gregory <>]

A query about the subspecific identity of Variegated fairywrens at  
the Mitchell Plateau, Kimberley, WA.
Female plumaged birds we saw there on our recent trip had white  
lores, and were very blue above and on the tail, very similar to the  
taxon dulcis which is meant to be the Arnhemland race. Birds here are  
supposed to be the chestnut-lored taxon rogersi. They reminded me  
very much of female Lovely Fairywren in fact, quite striking birds.
Has anyone else noted the race here?
Good birding
Phil Gregory
www.cassowary-house.com.au


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