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Superb Fairy-wrens singing in Capertee Valley Australia
This up-close footage of male Superb Fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus) was captured around mid August 2024 in the Capertee Valley (NSW, Australia). The valley is located on the western edge of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and is renowned as a geological wonder and Important Bird Area (IBA). It plays a critical role in the conservation of declining, threatened or endangered woodland birds. The Superb Fairy-wren isn’t included in these categories as the species is relatively abundant across south-eastern Australia and the population is considered stable. However, it appears that these delightful little birds are no longer common in urban areas, possibly due to the loss of suitable habitat, aggressive larger birds and domestic cats.
Superb Fairy-wrens prefer a mix of dense low vegetation and open areas, where they primarily glean insects and other arthropods on or near the ground. The filming location has several zones of ideal habitat. This ex-farm has been extensively revegetated (both plantings and natural regrowth) over the last 30 years, but retains grassy clearings, which are visited by various birds and other wildlife (e.g. the Common Wallaroo shown here). Nearby thickets of low to medium shrubs such as Bursaria spinosa and acacia species are used for nesting and protection. The second-last landscape pic in the video reveals the area where the footage was collected, while the final photo offers a broader view. To see Superb Fairy-wrens nesting at this site, check out our 2020 video czcams.com/video/6GT605IrXug/video.html.
This video is a “short but sweet” showcase of Superb Fairy-wren song and contact calls during one late morning in late winter. We had hoped to present both males and females, but the latter were elusive or largely obscured by vegetation. Moreover, it’s likely that fewer females were at the particular location as young females often disperse while young males stay with the breeding pair and act as helpers in the subsequent breeding season. The male in the process of attaining adult breeding plumage (0.59) is probably a year old, whereas the singing star (or stars - unclear if all the same bird) would be two or more years old (as they moult into their glorious blue plumage around July). Some rarer individuals of five plus years are blue year-round and are especially attractive to females.
Both sexes can sing and engage in chatter and other vocalisations (e.g. contact, alarm and feeding calls). That familiar fairy-wren song or “reel”, so beloved by many humans, can occur at any time of day or year, but is more likely at dawn and more frequent in early spring. It is uttered by all members of a group but males typically sing more and for longer and louder (HANZAB). Song probably has multiple functions - to advertise and defend territory, attract mates (fairy-wrens are socially monogamous but sexually promiscuous - see www.birdsinbackyards.net/More-about-Superb-Fairy-wrens ) and maintain pair-bonds and group cohesion. Song (aka Type I song) may be performed from an exposed perch, but also while foraging or when hidden.
Clearly though, the best time to capture singing is early spring (or thereabouts) when the males are especially vocal and willing to expose themselves. Turns out our timing was perfect! Note that breeding males have another, albeit similar version of song (called Type II), but this is triggered by loud calls of perceived threats (e.g. ravens and currawongs). The very last performance may well be a good example. Both sexes have a “chit” alarm call so the function of Type II song is rather unclear.
Credits: Filmed by Darren Broughton. Text by Thalia Broughton.
Superb Fairy-wrens prefer a mix of dense low vegetation and open areas, where they primarily glean insects and other arthropods on or near the ground. The filming location has several zones of ideal habitat. This ex-farm has been extensively revegetated (both plantings and natural regrowth) over the last 30 years, but retains grassy clearings, which are visited by various birds and other wildlife (e.g. the Common Wallaroo shown here). Nearby thickets of low to medium shrubs such as Bursaria spinosa and acacia species are used for nesting and protection. The second-last landscape pic in the video reveals the area where the footage was collected, while the final photo offers a broader view. To see Superb Fairy-wrens nesting at this site, check out our 2020 video czcams.com/video/6GT605IrXug/video.html.
This video is a “short but sweet” showcase of Superb Fairy-wren song and contact calls during one late morning in late winter. We had hoped to present both males and females, but the latter were elusive or largely obscured by vegetation. Moreover, it’s likely that fewer females were at the particular location as young females often disperse while young males stay with the breeding pair and act as helpers in the subsequent breeding season. The male in the process of attaining adult breeding plumage (0.59) is probably a year old, whereas the singing star (or stars - unclear if all the same bird) would be two or more years old (as they moult into their glorious blue plumage around July). Some rarer individuals of five plus years are blue year-round and are especially attractive to females.
Both sexes can sing and engage in chatter and other vocalisations (e.g. contact, alarm and feeding calls). That familiar fairy-wren song or “reel”, so beloved by many humans, can occur at any time of day or year, but is more likely at dawn and more frequent in early spring. It is uttered by all members of a group but males typically sing more and for longer and louder (HANZAB). Song probably has multiple functions - to advertise and defend territory, attract mates (fairy-wrens are socially monogamous but sexually promiscuous - see www.birdsinbackyards.net/More-about-Superb-Fairy-wrens ) and maintain pair-bonds and group cohesion. Song (aka Type I song) may be performed from an exposed perch, but also while foraging or when hidden.
Clearly though, the best time to capture singing is early spring (or thereabouts) when the males are especially vocal and willing to expose themselves. Turns out our timing was perfect! Note that breeding males have another, albeit similar version of song (called Type II), but this is triggered by loud calls of perceived threats (e.g. ravens and currawongs). The very last performance may well be a good example. Both sexes have a “chit” alarm call so the function of Type II song is rather unclear.
Credits: Filmed by Darren Broughton. Text by Thalia Broughton.
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I just heard one of these, as a new zealander I thought it was a morepork😅, but had to google it and it was the powerful owl. Here in rural VIC gippsland.
Oooooooohh THats what these are. Thank I you!
Is the sound heard at 54 sek the Brozewing?
No that is an Olive-backed Oriole. This video has the Common Bronzewing caling czcams.com/video/wygNi9tXEJc/video.htmlsi=kIvpWmvXiEAKyUB7
I have 4 cats and also a bird lover (especially native birds). A few observations that you may appreciate include: 1. Cat bells do help to some extent, however, are far from guaranteed to save birds, one of my cats has actually learned to put the bell in its mouth. 2. The cats targeted the native birds, as they did not naturally have the repertoire of behaviors (initially) to deal with cats. 3. Feral birds had fewer losses. The sparrows quickly learned to deal them, although they remain vulnerable when their chicks are at the fledgling stage; both the fledgling and their parents can be killed (when they try to protect their chicks), 4. I always try to save any birds that are captured, and never let the cats eat them even if they do kill the bird. The survival rate of saved birds is higher than would be expected (some people think that they will always die, however it is not always the case). Saved and survival birds seem to speed up the learning of those type of birds how to deal with cats. 5. Willy Wagtails will protect all birds of any species from cats. For example I have observed Willy Wagtails protect Pipits from the cats. 6. Some smaller feral birds are never captured by cats. Indian Myna birds clearly communicate when cats are around, as a result they have never been captured. 7. The native birds that are safe from Cats include: Magpies, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos and Wedge tailed Eagles. The Wedge tails eagles are the only bird my cats are terrified of, I suspect cats may be on their menu! 8. After a few years, the native birds have learned how to deal with (my) cats. Even the pipits and thorn birds now know how to deal with them and they are now at similar levels (of population) near my house that were here before I had the cats. 9. Cats are essential in the semi rural environment where I live, without them you cannot protect you home from rat and mice damage (insulation, electrical wiring and even plastic water pipes can and will be ruined without cats around).
Beautiful sound. We have fairy wrens living near us. Beautiful birds.
Thanks for visiting
Excellent video and really interesting information.
Thank you!
Thanks for this
I feel like I am watching The Dark Crystal.
Extraordinary…thankyou so much for this video….Im assuming it was a mission of yours… I’m not a twitcher in the true sense…I’m proud to say I’m an aviculturist & these insights are so important, as we try to replicate them in a domestic aviary situation… Bravo…bravo… Regards, Christopher…(I’d love to catch up on day)….
I loveeeee thrushs
Amazing ❤🎉🎉
Cool thanks mate
Always a favourite!
Nice closeup and fantastic Audio even though it could be a bit boring to listen to this all day. Lucky the Kookaburras come to the rescue😅👍
Haha, yes, we agree. That’s why we chose that Kookaburra section. And some moments when he was taking a break. 😊
Such a beautiful bird and a lovely song. I love the kookaburras too. I love the sounds of nature. Thank you for sharing ❤️
They're such delightfully plump birds! Wish I had the chance to see them more often.
14:12 He's got his repertoire down pat. My theory is that they run through all the birds' (and any other sounds heard regularly) in their territory; an "aural" map. The greater variety of sounds - I wonder if it makes them more attractive to possible mates?
Wow this is just such a beautiful gem of a video. Stunning captures.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you
Dear Darren and Thalia, woooooooooow ! Thousands Thanks to You ! I enjoyed discovering and looking at these wonderful birds !
Thank you for your great feedback!
Wonderful thank you! ❤
SOOO BEAUTIFUL...THANK YOU ❣️❣️❣️❣️💙💙💙💙
Thank you!
Everybody needs a varigated fairy-wren in their birdbath. Beautiful little ball o'feathers!
Suburbia in Queensland daily chainsaws and woodchipping machine noise, it never stops. I loathe living in suburbia. This is so beautiful and peaceful, your video, thanks.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
Gorgeous photography!
Many thanks!
Awesome video😊
Thank you!
Common, but always a favourite!
Lovely video. Watching them do what they should be doing undisturbed by humans. They are all just simply gorgeous. Thank you so very much for sharing.
Thank you for your feedback
thank you! I just got around to watching this now. brilliant.
This call is extremely nostalgic to me!
Wonderful footage of our beautiful seabirds Thalia and Darren! So great to see them celebrated in your excellent video. 👏🥰
I have some willys that visit me and my garden. Dont know where their nests are though. Cant wait till its breeding season, and i can meet the young ones.
Love the footstamping, very cute.😊
Were the willy wag tails also giving their night time noise - like crickets?
Thank you for this wonderful vid ! Hello from South Australia 👋
Thanks for watching!
He was very intrigued by the hollow. Would love to see more of him! 🥰
This is a great presentation. We live in Kandanga and I was wondering what type of owl is in our garden so I’ll use these tips to distinguish it.
7:45 - how very attentive!
that tail, oh man 🤣🤣
Looks AI😮
Isn't it beautiful?
That is really interesting work Sarah. Thanks for taking the time to share it online.
What an interesting discussion! So many fascinating aspects of nature to be explored... Many thanks for sharing this webinar.
dear god even the birds have the accent
❤dont they do a figure of 8 when perching
Yes, sometimes they do a tail waggle that arguably draws a figure of eight in the air. Not sure why this is obvious on occasion but less so on others. We made made sure that some footage that has that waggle. So endearing!
❤❤❤gorgeous little bird❤❤
Unfortunately, I found this hard to follow and pull out the main points to hang on to. Perhaps I'm just simple.
Hi there. Glad to hear from you. You're doing some amazing. I'm trying to motivate my 6th-grade students to follow your example. Greetings from Lima, Peru.
Great info! Thank you. Im in Cedar Vale and was seeking to ID an owl call. I think it may be a Powerful Owl 😍
Ravens and crows in other parts of the world: *CAW CAW* (can be creepy or calming depending on the context) Australian ravens: (Sound like a kid throwing a tantrum)
So that’s what they mean by Hedwig barking
What a sweet dove! Thank you for sharing! New subscriber here ✨
Thanks for subbing!