There are around 29 bird species in the Maluridae family, which includes fairywrens, grasswrens, and emu-wrens. They are found mainly in Australia and New Guinea.

They live in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, deserts, rainforests, woodlands, and scrub areas. Although they are called wrens, they are not closely related to the true wrens found in North America and other parts of the world.

These are small birds, ranging from about 3 to 10 inches (7.6 to 25.4 cm) in length. They come in many colors and patterns. In several species, males are more brightly colored than females, especially during the breeding season.

They have small bills, short, rounded wings, and often long tails. Most eat insects and other small invertebrates. Some also eat seeds.

In several fairy-wren species, males court females by carrying brightly colored objects, including flower petals, to display to them.

Many Maluridae species form long-term social pairs, but they may also mate with birds outside their pair. Some species are cooperative breeders, meaning that other birds in the group may help raise the young. In some fairy-wren species, helpers may even care for chicks that are not their own.