Aw yeah, Southern Emu-Wren going strong in the Bird of the Year comp! Can you believe they want to build a rocket launch pad on some of the few remaining scraps of its habitat on the Eyre Peninsula? Madness.

#BirdOfTheYear #BirdOfTheYearOz #Birds #Australia #Nature

While the Southern Emu-Wren overall is listed as of "Least Concern" several subspecies are threatened due to habitat loss from fires and development, including the little buddies on Eyre Pen.

https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/southern-emu-wren/

Southern Emu-wren - BirdLife Australia

The emu-wrens are named for their six wispy, emu-like tail feathers.

BirdLife Australia