About the Purple-crowned Fairywren
The Purple-crowned Fairywren (Malurus coronatus) is a species of bird in the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 33 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code pucfai2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairywrens (Maluridae) |
| Species | Malurus coronatus |
| Species Codes | pucfai2, PCFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-crowned Fairywren belong to?
The Purple-crowned Fairywren (Malurus coronatus) belongs to the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple-crowned Fairywren?
The Purple-crowned Fairywren is a member of the Fairywrens family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Purple-crowned Fairywren sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-crowned Fairywren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pucfai2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Fairywrens 33 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
33
Species in Family
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