Superb Fairy-wren

Malurus cyaneus

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This vibrant little fellow was hopping around the cafe at the Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary in the Adelaide Hills. According to www.birdsinbackyards.net, male Superb Fairy-wrens have been labelled as 'the least faithful birds in the world'. Females may be courted by up to 13 males in half an hour, and 76% of young are sired by males from outside the social group.

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16 Comments

AndresAmador 11 years ago

That looks awesome :O

MacChristiansen 11 years ago

Nice series Shanna of a great little bird.

ShannaB 11 years ago

Thanks Nuwan and Saarbrigger. He made it very easy for me. : )

Saarbrigger 11 years ago

Nice series.

NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

fabulous !

ShannaB 11 years ago

Thanks Seema, KarenPuracan, SatyenM and lori.tas! Love your series of the dad with his fledgling, Lori.

lori.tas 11 years ago

Love these jaunty little birds. Several of our pairs manage to get in at least 2 to 3 clutches hatched each summer. The juveniles, with their stubby tails, are too cute chasing their parents around while begging for food. (like this one: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/581...)