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Orange-crowned Fairywren

Clytomyias insignis

The Orange-crowned Fairywren, Clytomyias insignis, is a diminutive and rather inconspicuous bird, a member of the Australasian wren family, Maluridae. It is the sole representative of its genus, a unique lineage within this charming group of birds.

Identification Tips

This species lacks the sexual dimorphism seen in many of its relatives; both males and females share the same plumage. A distinctive rusty orange crown adorns its head, while the thighs and tail exhibit a rufous hue. The back is olive brown, and the wings are a more subdued brown. The bill is notably broad for a fairywren and is colored a deep black. Eyes are dark brown, and the legs present a pinkish-brown shade. Subspecies differ slightly, with C. i. insignis sporting cream-white underparts, and C.i. oorti displaying a more ochre tone.

Habitat

The Orange-crowned Fairywren is a denizen of the thick undergrowth within the montane rainforests, thriving at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters.

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Guinea, where it can be found from the Bird's Head Peninsula in the northwest to the Owen Stanley Range in the southeast.

Behaviour

Typically encountered in pairs or small groups of up to eight individuals, the Orange-crowned Fairywren is a bird whose social and reproductive behaviors remain shrouded in mystery.

Conservation Status

The IUCN Red List currently classifies the Orange-crowned Fairywren as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species does not face immediate threats to its survival.

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