Red-winged fairy wrens do their own thing.
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4 species of fairy-wren during my Australia trip but this was the only one I was able to get decent photos of. Superb Fairy-Wren (Malurus cyaneus). Very common around Melbourne and Adelaide is a wide variety of habitats. #BirdingAustralia #FairyWrens
Female Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus) with her little orange mask. π #BirdingAustralia #BirdingTasmania #fairywrens #ittybittyburbs
Interesting new study on the costs of ornamentation in red-backed fairywrens! #fairywrens #birds #ecology
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Speaking of common birds... here's one of my fav. The Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus). In SE Oz, it is all over the place. If you're out birding or hiking, it's impossible not to see several of these beauties. ππ #BirdingAustralia #BirdingVictoria #BirdingMelbourne #fairywrens
Male Superb Fairy Wren posing for the camera. ππ #BirdingAustralia #FairyWrens
A pair of Superb Fairy Wrens (Malurus cyaneus). Small, but really spectacular birds... and so common. That was the biggest surprise for me. Didn't expect to see them everywhere and in a variety of habitats. #BirdingAustralia #fairywrens
Female superb fairywren in Australia.
Male superb fairywren in Australia.
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I was standing near a bush just to get some photos of the Superb Fairywren when I realized the male's behaviour indicated there was a nest in the bush. So I backed off and he was able to deliver the food. ππ #BirdingAustralia #BirdingMelbourne #BirdingVictoria #fairywrens
βοΈ Superb Fairywren (Malurus cyaneus) from this morning at the Werribee Zoo parking lot. #BirdingAustralia #BirdingMelbourne #BirdingVictoria #Fairywrens
Splendid fairy wren (a small round bird with blue feathers around its head) sitting on barbwire fencing. Grass, wildflowers and trees in background.
I saw so many splendid fairy wrens today π - a good omen
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A male superb fairy wren standing on a rock, in front of a wire fence. Around the wren are other rocks. A wooden fence post and a metal star post are on the right of the frame.
A male superb fairy wren in a rocky surround
How many photos do I have of small creatures surrounded by rock(s)?
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Close up view of a male Superb fairy wren standing on the edge of a tiled platform, with its back to the rail line behind it. Part of a concrete sleeper is seen along with some ballast and the steel line.
Male superb fairy wren (Malurus cyaneus), a regular sight at the Dulwich Hill light rail stop
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Favourite birds. #FairyWrens
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Splendid fairywren finished!!! I love the shades of blue, I'm so happy.
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Splendid fairywren part 2. Sorry for the delay, I have a toothache so I had trouble doing it.
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Splendid fairywren part 1. I love the blue colors of the plumage.
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Future embroidery : Splendid fairywren
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Native Australian birds - Fairywrens on a perch ππΈπ
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Textured bird paintings for bird lovers! Inspired by the beauty of native Australian birds.
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3 superb fairwrens sitting on a branch, huddled together
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2 non-breeding males (can tell by the soft blue tint on the tails) and a female.
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New earrings in my shop, because #superbfairywrens are the best! These are girls. I love watching the little brown ladies hop about, eye rolling the flashy males. #fairywrens #australianjewellery
When you save a little fella β€οΈπ #birds #splendid #fairywrens
A male and female superb fairy wren standing on concrete.
A pair of superb fairy wrens (Malurus cyaneus) on the light rail platform. They weren't afraid of people, but they didn't stay still for long either. From my archives.
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The Superb Fairywren (aka "Blue Wren") is a common bird of bushland, parks and gardens down Aust's East Coast. An alpha male and female typically have a mob of helpers, offspring of previous broods, that assist with raising the next generation.
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Black bird with bright blue head and cheeks, and a long, upright tail perches on a branch facing the camera, but with its head turned to the left.
Male Superb Fairywren (Malurus cyaneus) at Archerfield Wetlands, Brisbane
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π Superb fairywren (Malurus cyaneus) The Superb fairywren is a small bird species endemic to Australia. The males (pictured) exhibit vibrant plumage during the breeding season, characterized by their brilliant blue feathers on the head, upper body, and tail. Their wings and lower body are mostly brown. In contrast, the females have predominantly brown plumage with a patch of blue around the tail base. The habitat of the Superb fairywren consists of dense shrubs and undergrowth, particularly in woodland, heathland, and coastal areas. GPT-3.5 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) π·: Photo by yjchua via Pixabay RXTF
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A couple of fairywrens at Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden.
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Splendid fairywren or Splendid wren (Malurus splendens). Adult male. Distribution: Arid and semi-arid Australia. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: KLPY π·: Photo by MacHaggis via Pixabay 2022 The photo shows a stunning little bird with a vibrant blue plumage. It has paler blue cheek patches, and black chest and face bands. One of it's most eye-catching features is it's elongated blue tail feathers.
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