Purple-crowned Fairywren (Malurus coronatus)
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Purple-crowned Fairywren

Malurus coronatus Gould, 1858

11 gWeight

The purple-crowned fairywren (Malurus coronatus) is a species of bird in the Australasian wren family, Maluridae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The purple-crowned fairywren (Malurus coronatus) is a species of bird in the Australasian wren family, Maluridae. It is the largest of the twelve species in the genus Malurus and is endemic to northern Australia. The species name is derived from the Latin word cǒrōna meaning "crown", owing to the distinctive purple circle of crown feathers sported by breeding males.

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Questions

How big is the Purple-crowned Fairywren?

The Purple-crowned Fairywren weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Purple-crowned Fairywren live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: north-central Australia.

Is the Purple-crowned Fairywren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Purple-crowned Fairywren as Least Concern.

What does the Purple-crowned Fairywren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Purple-crowned Fairywren in?

It belongs to the family Australasian Wrens (Maluridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
11 g
Habitat
Rivers & streams
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
74 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: north-central Australia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Australasian Wrens Maluridae
Genus
Malurus

Other birds in the genus Malurus

Emperor FairywrenEmperor FairywrenMalurus cyanocephalusLovely FairywrenLovely FairywrenMalurus amabilisPurple-backed FairywrenPurple-backed FairywrenMalurus assimilisVariegated FairywrenVariegated FairywrenMalurus lambertiBlue-breasted FairywrenBlue-breasted FairywrenMalurus pulcherrimusRed-winged FairywrenRed-winged FairywrenMalurus elegansSuperb FairywrenSuperb FairywrenMalurus cyaneusSplendid FairywrenSplendid FairywrenMalurus splendensWhite-shouldered FairywrenWhite-shouldered FairywrenMalurus alboscapulatusRed-backed FairywrenRed-backed FairywrenMalurus melanocephalusWhite-winged FairywrenWhite-winged FairywrenMalurus leucopterus
Purple-crowned Fairywren

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