Prachtstaffelschwanz
Malurus cyaneus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="superb-fairywren"></birdfyi-bird>The Prachtstaffelschwanz (Malurus cyaneus) is a bird species in the family Maluridae (prachtstaffelschwänze), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a body length of 14 cm, a wingspan of 16 cm and a weight of 10 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Der Prachtstaffelschwanz ist einer der beliebtesten und bekanntesten Vögel Australiens; brütende Männchen tragen ein spektakuläres violett-blaues Gefieder. Diese winzigen Vögel leben in kooperativen Familiengruppen, in denen Helfer dem Brutpaar bei der Aufzucht der Jungen zur Seite stehen. Männchen pflücken gelbe Blütenblätter und überreichen sie den Weibchen im Rahmen der Balz.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 14,0 cm | 5.5 in |
| Flügelspannweite | 16,0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Gewicht | 10,0 g | 0.35 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Breeding males have a brilliant violet-blue crown, ear coverts, and mantle with a black throat band. Non-breeding males and females are plain brown with a blue tail.
Schnabel
Fine, pointed, dark bill
Habitat & Range
Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern Australia.
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Southeastern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, to South Australia and Tasmania.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily insects and other small invertebrates gleaned from low vegetation. Also takes seeds and small fruits.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.
Gelegegröße
2-4
Lautgebung
Gesang
An extremely complex, melodic song: a long series of trills and warbles delivered rapidly. Males sing throughout the day. Alarm is a sharp 'tseet'. Among Australia's finest singers.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Maluridae (Prachtstaffelschwänze) |
| Genus | Malurus |
| Arten | Malurus cyaneus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Prachtstaffelschwanz |
| Spanish | Malurus Soberbio |
Distribution
Prachtstaffelschwanz has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Maluridae family