Thick-billed Grasswren vs Superb Fairywren

Amytornis modestus comparé à Malurus cyaneus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Thick-billed Grasswren Superb Fairywren
Nom scientifique Amytornis modestus Malurus cyaneus
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Maluridae Maluridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur 14,0 cm (5.5 in)
Envergure 12,4 cm (4.9 in) 16,0 cm (6.3 in)
Poids 21,900000000000002 g (0.77 oz) 10,0 g (0.35 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- Primarily insects and other small invertebrates gleaned from low vegetation. Also takes seeds and small …
Taille de la couvée 2-3 2-4
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Thick-billed Grasswren
Superb Fairywren 14,0 cm
Envergure
Thick-billed Grasswren 12,4 cm
Superb Fairywren 16,0 cm
Poids
Thick-billed Grasswren 21,900000000000002 g
Superb Fairywren 10,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Thick-billed Grasswren only

Superb Fairywren only

Superb Fairywren

Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern Australia.

Song & Call Comparison

Thick-billed Grasswren

Superb Fairywren

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.

Geographic Range & Migration

Thick-billed Grasswren

Superb Fairywren

Southeastern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, to South Australia and Tasmania.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Thick-billed Grasswren

Least Concern

Superb Fairywren

How to Tell Them Apart

Thick-billed Grasswren

Superb Fairywren

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

About These Birds

Superb Fairywren

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.

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