We present our image index for Australasian Wrens, providing quick links to some of the listed bird species, found in Australia. Many thanks to the contributors, who have shared their insights and photographs to our section on the Wrens (class Aves).

Click on the thumbnail images to go to the page on each species of bird…

Dusky Grasswren (Amytornis purnelli)
Australasian Wrens
Dusky Grasswren (Amytornis purnelli)
Dusky Grasswren (Amytornis purnelli)
Purple-backed Fairywren (Malurus assimilis)
Purple-backed Fairywren (Malurus assimilis)
Red-backed Fairywren (Malurus melanocephalus)
Red-backed Fairywren (Malurus melanocephalus)
Southern Emu-wren © Dorothy L
Southern Emu-wren (Stipiturus malachurus)
Splendid Fairy-wren (Malurus splendens)
Splendid Fairy-wren (Malurus splendens)
Superb Fairywren (Malurus cyaneus), Adelaide Hills SA © Marianne Broug
Superb Fairywren (Malurus cyaneus)
Variegated Fairywren (Malurus lamberti)
Variegated Fairywren (Malurus lamberti)
White-winged Fairywren (Malurus leucopterus)
White-winged Fairywren (Malurus leucopterus)

  • Scientific classification
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Aves
  • Order: Passeriformes
  • Superfamily: Meliphagoidea
  • Family: Maluridae
  • Genus:
    Amytornis
    Malurus
    Stipiturus


    At time of writing, there are currently 6 genera recognised2.

Footnote & References

  1. Malurus, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Malurus&oldid=1008854401 (last visited Aug. 23, 2021).
  2. Australasian wren, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australasian_wren (last visited Aug. 23, 2021).
  3. Maluridae – Australasian Wrens, Fat Birder, https://fatbirder.com/ornithology/maluridae-australasian-wrens/

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