Scientific name:
Malurus splendens meaning “glittering soft-tail”
During the breeding season, the male Splendid Wren moults into brilliant blue plumage. His brown-feathered partner, however, only displays a blue-coloured tail. Females build their nests from hollow balls of grass, while males collect food for their young.
| Animal Facts: | Coin Specifications: | |||
| Category: | AIR | Legal tender: | Australia | |
| Size: | Between 12 and 14 centimetres long | Effigy: | Queen Elizabeth II | |
| Diet: | Insects, seeds | Denomination: | $1 | |
| Predators: | Reptiles, rats, predatory birds | Weight: | 13.80g | |
| Diameter: | 30.20mm | |||
| Thickness: | 3.10mm | |||
Animal Facts & Coin Specifications: All animal information verified by the Australian Museum Research Library and the Western Australian Museum.
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