This common little bird, actually the Superb Fairy-wren, is found in the bush, parklands and gardens from southern Queensland to South Australia and Tasmania. They can be found in the highlands, the foothills and right down to the coast.

The iridescent blue of the male moults out into brown female like plumage at the end of each breeding season. Family groups of brown birds will contain many young males.

Family members often help rear nestlings. After 2 or 3 broods a season, the parental female will drive off other females in the group.

Being basically insectivorous, they appreciate the occasional bowl of mealworms or termites.

Lone males will often attack their own reflection in a window or the rear-view mirror of a parked car

These jaunty and bold little birds are very popular and have adapted well to urbanisation.