Eurasian Wren vs Superb Fairywren

Troglodytes troglodytes 比較対象 Malurus cyaneus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Eurasian Wren Superb Fairywren
学名 Troglodytes troglodytes Malurus cyaneus
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Troglodytidae Maluridae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 9.5 cm (3.7 in) 14.0 cm (5.5 in)
翼開長 15.0 cm (5.9 in) 16.0 cm (6.3 in)
体重 9.0 g (0.32 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
食性 Insects and spiders, gleaned from dense vegetation, rock crevices, and bark. Active and restless forager. Primarily insects and other small invertebrates gleaned from low vegetation. Also takes seeds and small …
一腹卵数 3-9 2-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Wren 9.5 cm
Superb Fairywren 14.0 cm
翼開長
Eurasian Wren 15.0 cm
Superb Fairywren 16.0 cm
体重
Eurasian Wren 9.0 g
Superb Fairywren 10.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Eurasian Wren only

None

Superb Fairywren only

None

Eurasian Wren

Dense undergrowth in woodlands, gardens, hedgerows, and rocky areas. Prefers tangled vegetation close to the ground.

Superb Fairywren

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Eurasian Wren

さえずり

Extraordinarily loud for its tiny size: a rapid, powerful stream of trills, buzzes, and churring phrases. One of Europe's loudest songs by volume relative to body weight.

Superb Fairywren

さえずり

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Wren

Eurasia from Iceland and western Europe to Japan. The only wren species found outside the Americas.

Superb Fairywren

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

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保全状況

Least Concern

Eurasian Wren

Least Concern

Superb Fairywren

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How to Tell Them Apart

Eurasian Wren

羽毛

Warm rufous-brown upperparts with fine dark barring. Pale buffy underparts with barred flanks. Short, often cocked tail.

くちばし

Thin, slightly curved, dark brown bill

Superb Fairywren

羽毛

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.

くちばし

Fine, pointed, dark bill

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About These Birds

Eurasian Wren

ヨーロッパ最小クラスの鳥の一つで、体の大きさに不釣り合いな大きな声で鳴く。民話では鳥の王様とされる。

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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