Maluridae - Fairywrens, Grasswrens, Emu-Wrens

There are 27 bird species in this family. They are found only in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.

They are found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, deserts, rainforests, and scrub areas. They are not related to true wrens.

They are small birds, between 3 and 10 inches in length, and come in a variety of colors and patterns. Males are brightly colored, and females are duller in color.

They have short, rounded wings; small bills; and long tails. They eat insects and other invertebrates.

Many males in this family court females by bringing them flower petals.

Some birds in this family form pairs, but both males and females will mate with other birds. They may even help raise the chicks from their partner’s other relationships.

Did You Know?

The variegated fairywren is one birds found in this family.
The variegated fairywren is one birds found in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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