White-shouldered Fairywren
White-shouldered Fairywren
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The White-shouldered Fairywren is a striking species endemic to New Guinea, with males displaying glossy black plumage contrasted by prominent white shoulder patches.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, grasslands, gardens, and forest edges, often in disturbed areas, across New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for them foraging in low vegetation or on the ground. Males are easily identifiable by their contrasting black and white plumage. Listen for their distinct vocalizations.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often more visible in the early morning or late afternoon.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, grasslands, gardens, and forest edges, often in disturbed areas, across New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for them foraging in low vegetation or on the ground. Males are easily identifiable by their contrasting black and white plumage. Listen for their distinct vocalizations.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often more visible in the early morning or late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is unique among fairywrens for its almost entirely black male plumage, making the white shoulder patches particularly eye-catching.
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