RarityCommon
Height13 cm
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"Males can change from brown to bright blue plumage in just a few days before the breeding season."
Field Guide
Splendid Fairywren
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The Splendid Fairy-wren is a small, active bird found across inland and southern Australia, easily recognised by its long, upright blue tail and vibrant breeding plumage in males. This species is a familiar sight in arid shrublands and southwestern woodlands, where it is often seen flitting through dense vegetation.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Splendid Fairywren has been recorded.
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical ReserveNorthern Territory · 5 species · seen 193 days ago
- Annuello Flora and Fauna ReserveVictoria
- Ashfield FlatsWestern Australia
- Bowra Wildlife SanctuaryQueensland · 56 species · 185 sightings · seen 59 days ago
- Brookfield Conservation ParkSouth Australia · 16 species · 18 sightings · seen 73 days ago
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