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Malurus cyaneus

Superb Fairywren at Deakin, ACT

Malurus cyaneus at Deakin, ACT - 24 Nov 2019
Malurus cyaneus at Deakin, ACT - 24 Nov 2019
Malurus cyaneus at Deakin, ACT - 24 Nov 2019
Malurus cyaneus at Deakin, ACT - 24 Nov 2019
Malurus cyaneus at Deakin, ACT - 24 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Malurus cyaneus 2 Dec 2019 Illilanga
Malurus cyaneus 30 Nov 2019 BIrdsinCanberra

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A group of Superb Fairy-wrens were in a grove of tightly-packed small trees around what is usually a run-off stream from where the water tanks are but the stream was completely dry. The fairy-wrens were in a thicket but the male stood out, often coming to the top branches of the thicket or to the ground away from cover. There were at least two females in the group. They were feeding, with a female catching a fly as big as its beak, but it was still able to eat it.

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Juncus filicaulis (Thread Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Aug 2022 by Ct1000 Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by LisaH Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow Eucalyptus insect gall at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by KL Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Campylopus (A moss) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Amblyopone sp. (genus) (Slow ant) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Lithobiomorpha (order) (Unidentified stone centipede) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Rumex sp. (A Dock) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Jul 2021 by KL Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by LisaH Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Jan 2021 by JackyF Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jan 2021 by JackyF Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by JackyF Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by JackyF Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by LisaH Carex sp. (A Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by JackyF Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 18 May 2020 by LisaH Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 May 2020 by LisaH Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH Trametes sp. at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 11 May 2020 by TexanReptilian Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 8 May 2020 by TomT Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by TexanReptilian Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Apr 2020 by Ct1000 Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by TexanReptilian Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by TexanReptilian Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by kieranh Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by LisaH Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by JackyF Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Apr 2020 by Ct1000 zz bolete at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Tubaria rufofulva (Burgundy Wood Tubaria) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by KL Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by LisaH Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Mar 2020 by LisaH Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Juncus filicaulis (Thread Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Aug 2022 by Ct1000
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by LisaH
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow
Eucalyptus insect gall at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by KL
Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Campylopus (A moss) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Amblyopone sp. (genus) (Slow ant) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Lithobiomorpha (order) (Unidentified stone centipede) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Rumex sp. (A Dock) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Jul 2021 by KL
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by LisaH
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Carex sp. (A Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 18 May 2020 by LisaH
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 May 2020 by LisaH
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH
Trametes sp. at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 11 May 2020 by TexanReptilian
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 8 May 2020 by TomT
Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by TexanReptilian
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by TexanReptilian
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by TexanReptilian
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
zz bolete at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Tubaria rufofulva (Burgundy Wood Tubaria) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by KL
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000

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Species information

  • Malurus cyaneus Scientific name
  • Superb Fairywren Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

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