Superb Fairywren
Malurus cyaneus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="superb-fairywren"></birdfyi-bird>À propos
The superb fairywren is one of Australia's most beloved and recognizable birds, with breeding males dressed in spectacular violet-blue plumage. These tiny birds live in cooperative family groups where helpers assist the breeding pair in raising young. Males pluck and present yellow flower petals to females as part of courtship.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 14,0 cm | 5.5 in |
| Envergure | 16,0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Poids | 10,0 g | 0.35 oz |
Identification
Plumage
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.
Bec
Fine, pointed, dark bill
Habitat & Range
Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern Australia.
Répartition géographique
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.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Son
Chant
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 |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Maluridae (Fairywrens) |
| Genus | Malurus |
| Espèces | Malurus cyaneus |
Distribution
Superb Fairywren has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Maluridae family