Superb Fairywren
Malurus cyaneus
A tiny electric-blue dancer that pops against green grass like a living sapphire.
How I sound
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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Fun facts about me
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Costume Change
Males transform from brown to brilliant blue for dating season - nature’s quick-change artists!
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Secret Admirers
Females sneak off to meet 'boyfriend' wrens while their main partner guards the nest!
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Grasshopper Alarm
They make special 'trill' calls to warn friends about predators - feathery security guards!
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Spiderweb Fashion
They decorate nests with spiderwebs and flower petals - feathered interior designers!
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Follow the Leader
They hop behind kangaroos catching insects stirred up by their feet - clever hitchhikers!