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Masked Woodswallow At Mt Liebig Aboriginal Community, Northern Territory, Australia. The tree it is on is Erythrina vespertilio variously called Bat's Wing Coral Tee, Grey Corkwood and Stuart Bean Tree
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Masked Woodswallow At Mt Liebig Aboriginal Community, Northern Territory, Australia. The tree it is on is Erythrina vespertilio variously called Bat's Wing Coral Tee, Grey Corkwood and Stuart Bean Tree
DH-4561
Masked Woodswallow
At Mt Liebig Aboriginal Community, Northern Territory, Australia.
Artamus personatus
The tree it is on is Erythrina vespertilio variously called Bat's Wing Coral Tee, Grey Corkwood and Stuart Bean Tree. Aborigines use the seed pods to make into necklaces. The soft wood was used for coolamons or shallow dishes used by the women when gathering bush tucker. Note pollen on forehead.
Don Hadden
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Caught in a Feathered Fashion Show - DH-4561, the Trendsetting Woodswallow!
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. In this snapshot taken at Mt Liebig Aboriginal Community, Northern Territory, Australia, we witness the fabulous Masked Woodswallow strutting its stuff on a magnificent Erythrina vespertilio tree. Known by various names like Bat's Wing Coral Tee, Grey Corkwood, and Stuart Bean Tree, this stylish perch is not just any ordinary runway. The resourceful Aborigines have ingeniously transformed the seed pods of this tree into stunning necklaces fit for royalty. And that's not all! The soft wood of the Erythrina vespertilio has been skillfully crafted into coolamons - shallow dishes used by women during their bush tucker gathering adventures. But let's focus on our fashionable feathered friend here. With its striking black mask and vibrant plumage contrasting against the lush green foliage backdrop, DH-4561 effortlessly steals the spotlight. Its forehead adorned with delicate pollen adds an extra touch of natural glamour to complete its ensemble. This single woodswallow truly embodies Australian elegance and charm as it perches gracefully amidst nature's picturesque canvas. It reminds us that even in remote corners of Oceania like Mt Liebig Aboriginal Community, wildlife can be both enchanting and fashion-forward. So sit back and enjoy this delightful print captured by Don Hadden – a testament to Mother Nature's creativity and how birds can inspire us to spread our wings when
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