Orange-crowned Fairywren
NameOrange-crowned Fairywren
Common NameOrange-crowned Fairywren
Scientific NameClytomyias insignis
FamilyCnemophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes have a distinctive rufous-orange crown, nape, and upperparts, including the back, wings, and tail. The underparts are pale buffy-white, often with a yellowish wash on the flanks. It has a dark, slender bill and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'sitt-sitt-sitt' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane regions of New Guinea, found in the central highlands of Papua New Guinea and West Papua (Indonesia).
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Rufous-orange crown and upperparts, Pale underparts, Active foraging in forest undergrowth
Description
The Orange-crowned Fairywren is a small, plump bird characterized by its vibrant rufous-orange head and upperparts. It is an active forager, typically found moving through the dense undergrowth of montane rainforests in New Guinea.
