Philippine Fairy-bluebird vs Asian Fairy-bluebird
Irena cyanogastra compared with Irena puella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Fairy-bluebird | Asian Fairy-bluebird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Irena cyanogastra | Irena puella |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Irenidae | Irenidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.5 cm (10.4 in) | 25.1 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | 83.17500000000001 g (2.93 oz) | 63.63333333333333 g (2.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Philippine Fairy-bluebird
Least Concern
Asian Fairy-bluebird
About These Birds
Asian Fairy-bluebird
The Asian Fairy-bluebird is a strikingly beautiful bird of Southeast Asian forests, the male displaying brilliant iridescent blue upperparts contrasting with velvety black underparts. Weighing about 64g with a wingspan near 25cm, it inhabits the canopy of tropical rainforests. It feeds mainly on figs and other forest fruits.