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The Splendid Fairy-wren (Malurus splendens) is found mainly in the semi-arid and arid regions of Australia. The brilliant blue colouration of this fairy-wren is the breeding plumage of the male of the species.
The non-breeding males, juveniles and females of the species are predominantly grey, brown upper and buff to white underneath. The males display a blue wash on their wings and tail, whilst the female a pale red line running from beak to eye. The splendid fairy-wren has a long tail and grows to about 13 cm.
The photographs presented here were taken in the month of January.
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- Scientific classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Maluridae
- Genus: Malurus
- Species: Malurus splendens
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