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Magpie-lark - male. Popularly known as Pee-wee and Mudlark, but DNA testing has shown it to be a large Monarch Flycatcher. At Lajamanu, an aboriginal settlement on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia
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Magpie-lark - male. Popularly known as Pee-wee and Mudlark, but DNA testing has shown it to be a large Monarch Flycatcher. At Lajamanu, an aboriginal settlement on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia
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Magpie-lark - male
At Lajamanu, an aboriginal settlement on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia.
Grallina cyanoleuca neglecta
Popularly known as Pee-wee and Mudlark, but DNA testing has shown it to be a large Monarch Flycatcher.
Very common throughout all of Australia including urban aras, but not in the driest deserts. Needs water for its mud nests
Don Hadden
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Cheers to the Monarch Flycatcher in disguise! This sneaky male Magpie-lark, or should we say Pee-wee and Mudlark imposter, had us all fooled with its clever disguise. But thanks to DNA testing, we now know this bird is a true monarch of the flycatchers! Caught on camera at Lajamanu, an aboriginal settlement on the edge of the Tanami Desert in Australia, this charming avian celebrity proves that even in the driest deserts, water is essential for its mud nests. Talk about high-maintenance housing! With its sleek black and white feathers glistening under the Australian sun, our feathered friend here seems to be taking a well-deserved break by indulging in a refreshing drink from one of nature's very own pools. Who needs fancy cocktails when you have your own private oasis? Known for being incredibly common throughout Australia (urban areas included), it's no wonder these magpie larks are always making a splash wherever they go. And let's not forget their impeccable feeding skills - talk about multitasking while enjoying poolside relaxation! So raise your glasses (or wings) to this magnificent Monarch Flycatcher impersonator who knows how to keep cool and stylishly hydrated Down Under!
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