StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height12 cm
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"Males may take up to four years to develop their full bright blue or black breeding plumage."
Field Guide
White-winged Fairywren
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The White-winged Fairy-wren is a stunning bird found across much of inland Australia, known for its vivid blue or black and white plumage in males and its adaptation to dry, open landscapes. With its upright tail and active behaviour, this species is a familiar sight in saltbush plains, samphire flats, and spinifex deserts.
Distribution Map
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