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Maluridae - fairy-wrens, grasswrens, emu-wrens

superb blue fairywrenThere are 25 species of bird in this family. They are found only in Australia and New Guinea. They are small birds, between 3-10 inches in length and come in a variety of colors and patterns. Males are brightly colored and females are duller. They have small bills; short, rounded wings; and long tails. They eat insects and other invertebrates. They are not related to true wrens.

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