Bruny Island Birdlife - Superb Fairy-wren

The Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus) is a bird found commonly in eastern and south eastern Australia. The adult male of the species has bright blue colours, while the females and young have duller grey and brown colours.

Habitat

The Superb Fairy-wren lives in areas where there is some trees, shrubs or undergrowth. It can be often seen in urban areas.

Behaviour

The Superb Fairy-wren lives primarily on a diet of insects but also supplements this with seeds. It is a very active bird, often in motion. During mating season, the male will court the female by presenting yellow petals. Superb fairy-wrens will mate with multiple partners, resulting in the tag of "least faithful bird in the world".

Conservation

The Superb Fairy-wren is not endangered.