Stunning Splendid Fairywren (ssp.callainus). Formerly classified as a distinct species, this subspecies is commonly known as Turquoise Fairywren. South Australia, Dec 2025.
Rufous Fieldwren & Redthroat. Both are found in western & southern Australia. Rufous Fieldwren is similar to Western Fieldwren but no range overlap. South Australia, Dec 2025.
Slender-billed Thornbill is also a key bird in the shrublands of southern Australia. A small flock seen during search for Quail-thrush. South Australia, Dec 2025.
Chirruping Wedgebill occurs inland of southeastern Australia. One of four species in the genus Psophodes, which comprises two Whipbirds and two Wedgebills. Essentially identical to Chiming Wedgebill except for its voice. South Australia, Jan 2026.
Copperback Quail-thrush inhabits from WA to western SA. Split from Chestnut QT, no overlap in distribution ranges. It features a brighter, more extensive copper back. While usually seen walking in open woodlands, this time one was singing from a tree. South Australia, Jan 2026.
Scarlet-chested Parrot is highly nomadic within the Great Victoria Desert, meaning that sightings completely depend on rainfall and food availability. Fortunately encountered a small flock, although the adult male was a bit distant. South Australia, Jan 2026.
Western Grasswren is very shy and moves inside shrubs, so need a bit of luck to see them in good conditions. Female has a chestnut patch on its flank. The species is divided into two geographically isolated subspecies, and this one is ssp.myall. South Australia, Dec 2025.
Nullarbor Quail-thrush: its range is restricted to the Nullarbor Plain. Similar to Cinnamon QT, but has an upside-down "T" shape where black throat meets breast band. After constantly hiding behind the shrubs, finally showed up right in front of me. South Australia, Jan 2026.
Naretha Bluebonnet, first described in 1921. Found only in dry woodland habitats on the western fringe of the Nullarbor Plain. Driving 1,200 km from Adelaide is a small price to pay to see this beauty. Couldnβt have asked for a better end to 2025. South Australia, Dec 2025.