Crimson Chat (Epthianura tricolor)

The Crimson Chat (Epthianura tricolor) is a species of small bird found in Australia. It is also known as the tricoloured chat, saltbush canary, and crimson-breasted nun.

IMG_8702a IMG_8704aThey have a very large range throughout Australia and I have seen them in several places in Outback Queensland & Western Australia.  The photos above were taken at Bowra Station.

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Nice close-up!