Photo of Animalia: Crested Shrike-tit (species: Falcunculus frontatus)

Male Crested Shrike-tit (Falcunculus frontatus)

© David Cook

Rocky Hall, NSW, Australia. There are several pairs of shrike-tits around our weekender at Rocky Hall at this time of year, though we haven't recognised any breeding activity as yet. I find they can easily be whistled in, but tend to perch way above you typically against the sun, like this male is doing.

Captured on 12 Jan 2009