BS-0155
Purple-crowned Fairywren
Malurus coronatus
Purple-crowned Fairywren adult males in breeding plumage have predominantly brown upperparts, creamy-white to buff underparts, and a deep blue tail. The grayish-brown wings and brown back are unmarked, the breast lacks streaking or spotting, and the long, graduated tail is commonly held cocked. A violet-purple crown bordered by black facial and nape feathers distinguishes breeding males from females, which have chestnut ear patches.
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