About the Variegated Fairywren
The variegated fairywren is a fairywren that lives in eastern Australia. As a species that exhibits sexual dimorphism, the brightly coloured breeding male has chestnut shoulders and azure crown and ear coverts, while non-breeding males, females and juveniles have predominantly grey-brown plumage, although females of two subspecies have mainly blue-grey plumage.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairywrens (Maluridae) |
| Species | Malurus lamberti |
| Species Codes | varfai5, VAFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Variegated Fairywren belong to?
The Variegated Fairywren (Malurus lamberti) belongs to the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Variegated Fairywren?
The variegated fairywren is a fairywren that lives in eastern Australia. As a species that exhibits sexual dimorphism, the brightly coloured breeding male has chestnut shoulders and azure crown and ear coverts, while non-breeding males, females and juveniles have predominantly grey-brown plumage, al...
Where can I report a Variegated Fairywren sighting?
You can log sightings of Variegated Fairywren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code varfai5, or on iNaturalist.
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