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Title: Birds with purple crowns Written by: duddy on Nov 13, 2013 (https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_13_11_13_2_24_37.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14312) These beautiful birds are called purple-crowned fairy wrens, endemic to northern Australia. The picture was taken by ornithologists (bird banders) studying the birds as part of population monitoring in Australia. The way they are holding them is called "photographer's grip" which gently secures the legs while keeping the rest of the bird free. Handling time is generally very short. |