Please help with ID

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kazredracer
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Please help with ID

These photos where taken of the same bird on the SA coast near the WA border in September. The tail looks Fairy-wren-ish except for it pointing down but the up crest was interesting. Help is very much appreciated. 

Woko
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I'd say that's a male White-winged Fairy-wren in non-breeding plumage based on dark bill, location & habitat. Also, I think male Fairy-wrens are able to raise their crests. 

kazredracer
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As an amateur birder, I had no idea that Fairy-wrens had crests, the bad photo that I took has a significant one, I was looking at similar birds. Now that I am looking at the different Fairy-wrens in the area it seems bill & lores colour decides which one. Thank you. 

Woko
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Usually, the male Fairy-Wren's crest is only seen when it is singing vigorously. At least, that's what I've observed with male Superb Fairy-wrens. 

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