Splendid Fairywren

Superb Fairywren

Limited Edition Giclée Print (150)

This vibrant artwork depicts the Superb Fairywren (Malurus cyaneus), one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved small birds. Perched proudly on a sun-bleached branch, the male Fairywren is captured in full breeding plumage: its brilliant sapphire-blue crown and throat, contrasting with a velvety black mask and chest band, and soft pale underparts. The fine brushwork highlights every delicate feather, giving a lifelike sense of both colour and texture, while its open beak hints at the bird’s bright, chattering song.

In the wild, Superb Fairywrens are found across southeastern Australia, thriving in scrublands, woodlands, heath, and suburban gardens. Highly social, they live in cooperative family groups, with males often displaying their dazzling plumage during courtship while carrying bright petals to impress females. Despite their jewel-like appearance, they are hardy and resourceful, foraging actively in low vegetation for insects, seeds, and small arthropods. Their lively presence and communal behaviour make them a true emblem of Australia’s birdlife.

This artwork is produced to museum standards as a Limited Edition of 150 Giclée prints, using archival pigment inks on fine art paper to ensure vivid colour and lasting quality. Each print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist, with a certificate of authenticity included, making it a treasured addition for collectors of wildlife and bird art.

Perfect for bird enthusiasts, collectors of exotic species, and lovers of vibrant avian art, the Superb Fairywren print brings a touch of the Australian bush into any home.

Poetic Note

A flash of blue in morning light,

The Fairywren is pure delight.

In song and colour, bright and free,

A living jewel for all to see.