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Superb Fairywren

Malurus cyaneus

Description:

The Superb Fairywren is one of 12 species of the genus Malurus, commonly known as fairywrens, found in Australia and lowland New Guinea.

Habitat:

The Superb Fairywren can be found in almost any area that has at least a little dense undergrowth for shelter, including grasslands with scattered shrubs, moderately thick forest, woodland, heaths, and domestic gardens. It has adapted well to the urban environment and is common in suburban Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

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5154, South Australia, Australia

Spotted on Dec 25, 2009
Submitted on Mar 10, 2011

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