The Kangaroo Apple Little fellow on my lawn, The prettiest wren in town. Jewel-like bird Dressed in blue, Turquoise,black and brown. In my basket I will gather All the fruit I'm able, Orange berries,flowers blue For a fairy table.

The male Superb Fairy wren's plumage becomes brilliant blue in the breading season to attract females.The female is brownish in colour and both parents share in the duties of caring for the young. Insects and tiny seeds are the main diet.These pretty,common garden birds are often seen darting across suburban lawns in southern Queensland,New South Wales,Victoria,South Australia and Tasmania. The flowers of the Kangaroo Apple are blue or violet and the fruits are orange berries.They are found in forests and rainforests in Queensland,NewSouthWales and Victoria and flowering occurs in spring and summer.

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