Splendid Fairywren (Malurus splendens),

The Splendid Fairywren (Malurus splendens), also known simply as the Splendid Wren or more colloquially in Western Australia as the Blue Wren, is a passerine bird of the Maluridae family. It is found across much of the Australian continent from central-western New South Wales and southwestern Queensland over to coastal Western Australia. It inhabits predominantly arid and semi-arid regions. Exhibiting a high degree of sexual dimorphism, the male in breeding plumage is a small, long-tailed bird of predominantly bright blue and black colouration. Non-breeding males, females and juveniles are predominantly grey-brown in colour; this gave the early impression that males were polygamous as all dull-coloured birds were taken for females. It comprises several similar all-blue and black subspecies that were originally considered separate species.

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon EOS 5D MkII
Lens:	EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	7 Nov 2012 - 11:37 AM
Focal Length:	500mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/4.0
Aperture:	f/5.6
Shutter Speed:	1/500sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	100
Exposure Mode:	Program AE
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
White Balance:	Auto

Title:	Splendid Fairywren (Malurus splendens),
Username:	wildlifephotographer
Uploaded:	28 Feb 2013 - 11:03 AM
Tags:	Wildlife / nature
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