(Marlurus Splendens)

The bright blue of the male Splendid Fairy-wren is an unmistakable and rewarding sight when bird-watching. The female is duller, but also very pretty, with dull brown plumage, retaining a blue tail. As with most fairy-wrens, these birds live in tight groups consisting of a breeding pair and helpers, usually young from the previous seasons. The female builds the nest, incubate and brood young while the other members of the group collect food, remove wastes and defend the territory. Males may visit neighboring females to mate.

They can normally be seen frolicking around Dwellingup between September and January.