Asian Fairy-bluebird
NameAsian Fairy-bluebird
Common NameAsian Fairy-bluebird
Scientific NameIrena puella
FamilyIrenidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant iridescent cobalt-blue crown, mantle, back, and rump, contrasting sharply with glossy black on the face, throat, breast, belly, wings, and tail. They possess bright red irises. Females are duller, mostly dull blue-green with blackish flight feathers and tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of rich, fluty whistles, liquid notes, and chattering calls. They can also produce harsh, scolding notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Palawan.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant iridescent blue and black plumage (males), Bright red eyes, Arboreal behavior in forest canopy, Distinctive fluty whistle calls
Description
The Asian Fairy-bluebird is a striking arboreal bird known for the male's brilliant iridescent blue and velvety black plumage. It primarily feeds on fruits and insects, inhabiting the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests.
