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Prachtstaffelschwanz

Malurus cyaneus

Least Concern
Länge
14,0 cm
Flügelspannweite
16,0 cm
Gewicht
10,0 g
Familie
Maluridae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
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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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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What does the Prachtstaffelschwanz eat?
Primarily insects and other small invertebrates gleaned from low vegetation. Also takes seeds and small fruits.
Where does the Prachtstaffelschwanz live?
Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern Australia.
Is the Prachtstaffelschwanz endangered?
The Prachtstaffelschwanz has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Prachtstaffelschwanz nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.
What does the Prachtstaffelschwanz sound like?
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.
How big is the Prachtstaffelschwanz?
The Prachtstaffelschwanz has a body length of 14.0 cm, wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 10.0 g.
What order and family does the Prachtstaffelschwanz belong to?
The Prachtstaffelschwanz (Malurus cyaneus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Maluridae.

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