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Superb Blue Wen

malurus cyaneus

Photo by Aonach_Eagach
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Field Notes

Description:

just spotted this in the reeds and sedges around a wetlands when walking my dog

Habitat:

sedges, reeds, wetlands, adelaide hills

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
lori.tas
Yes, we have a number of fairy-wrens, sporting adjective/names such as, superb, magnificent, splendid, lovely, etc. And they are just as pretty as their monikers.
Christiane
Here is another relatives http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/5929082
lori.tas
I describe them as "frenetic". We have several family groups living around our house. The Tasmanian form is bluer and larger than the mainland subspecies: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/3317001
Aonach_Eagach
Imdang, yes they are quick, it took me ages to grab those photographs
lmdang
I have tried so many times to get a photo of one without any success - they are too shy & quick!
lori.tas
Superb fairy wren, is the most common name. Beautiful bird.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Birds of the World
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PublishedJune 18, 2011

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