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Fairy-bluebirds

Irena

Fairy-bluebirds are beautiful birds with bright blue feathers. They love to eat fruits and can often be seen flitting around in trees, making them a delightful sight in nature.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Fairy-bluebirds has a dazzling appearance, with males sporting brilliant iridescent blue upperparts contrasted with velvety black underparts and flight feathers. Females and juveniles are a duller greenish-blue, making the males distinctly vibrant.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyIrenidaeGenusIrena
Fairy-bluebirds
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Fairy-bluebirds

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Fairy-bluebirds have flute-like calls that echo through the tropical forest canopy.

Male Fairy-bluebirds flash their vivid blue to impress females and signal their presence.

These beautiful birds can often be seen hanging upside down to reach ripe fruits!

They play a big role in their ecosystem by dispersing seeds from the fruits they eat.

Special abilities

Ability

Glimmering Camouflage

Fairy-bluebirds has dazzling blue feathers that shimmer in sunlight, helping them blend or stand out in the dappled forest light.

Ability

Forest Architect

Fairy-bluebirds can weave cup-shaped nests from fine roots and moss, camouflaging their eggs high in the tree canopy.

Ability

Seed Spreader

Fairy-bluebirds can eat many types of fruits, digesting the pulp and spreading seeds, helping new plants grow.

Measurements & details

Length
24-27 cm
Wingspan
35-40 cm
Weight
0.05-0.07 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
2-3
Incubation
14-16 days

Diet & Feeding

Fairy-bluebirds primarily feast on ripe fruits, but also enjoy a few insects as a tasty snack.

Primary Foods

  • Figs
  • Berries
  • Small fruits
  • Caterpillars
  • Spiders

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Cluster Fig

Ficus racemosa

A primary fruit source

eats

Rose Apple

Syzygium jambos

Another common fruit in their diet

eaten by

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

A common forest predator

shelters

Yang-Na Tree

Dipterocarpus alatus

Provides tall canopy for nesting

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch or catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Fairy-bluebirds?

24-27 cm

What is Fairy-bluebirds's wingspan?

35-40 cm

How much does Fairy-bluebirds weigh?

0.05-0.07 kg

How long does Fairy-bluebirds live?

5-10 years

How fast can Fairy-bluebirds move?

60 km/h

What does Fairy-bluebirds eat?

Fairy-bluebirds primarily feast on ripe fruits, but also enjoy a few insects as a tasty snack.

Where is Fairy-bluebirds usually found?

Forests

How does Fairy-bluebirds hunt?

Foraging

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