Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern Australia.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Rufous-crowned Emu-wren
Superb Fairywren
Пение
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
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Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-crowned Emu-wren
Superb Fairywren
Southeastern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, to South Australia and Tasmania.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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Охранный статус
Least Concern
Rufous-crowned Emu-wren
Least Concern
Superb Fairywren
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Rufous-crowned Emu-wren
Superb Fairywren
Оперение
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.
Клюв
Fine, pointed, dark bill
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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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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