Galahs Boufféd and rouged, shop-wise galahs assess the specials in the seed bazaars, palaver upward if alarmed, to sway on wires, discountenanced, uncharmed, then blizzard back upon those bargains, one eye on the goods, and one for strolling bogans. Crested Pigeons Will crested pigeons brook Yes, but … ? Just watch these clockwork gismos strut, stilettos plumed on tiny heads. Don’t mess with us, we’re thoroughbreds. And here’s a niche where lives are plump and small, this bumptious knack of walking tall. The Superb Fairy Wren The sperm-count of this meagre wren…
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