ANU Superb Fairywren Project
@fairywrensanu.bsky.social
Long-term study of superb fairywrens in the Australian National Botanic Gardens by researchers at the Australian National University #superbfairywren #SFW_ANU
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In today's lab meeting we updated @damienfarine.bsky.social's website with a project overview and also added our finalised logo!
Check it out here: sites.google.com/site/drfarin...
Logo design by @franhckr.bsky.social
Check it out here: sites.google.com/site/drfarin...
Logo design by @franhckr.bsky.social
Even common birds are feeling the impacts of climate change. Read the latest from the #SFW_ANU project here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#birds #ecology #climatechange #superbfairywren #ornithology
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#birds #ecology #climatechange #superbfairywren #ornithology
Many small climate change impacts presage rapid population extinction in a common iconic bird - Nature Communications
Widespread declines in common species raise concerns, but links to extinction risk and climate change remain unclear. Here, the authors show that many small climate change effects can accumulate to dr...
www.nature.com
April 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Even common birds are feeling the impacts of climate change. Read the latest from the #SFW_ANU project here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#birds #ecology #climatechange #superbfairywren #ornithology
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#birds #ecology #climatechange #superbfairywren #ornithology
Today, the last fledgies successfully left their nest, marking the end of the 2025 breeding season! We monitored 57 nests and banded 71 chicks this year 🐣 let's hope all the young balls of dust do well 💪🏻 #SFW_ANU #birds #ecology #superbfairywren @sramellini.bsky.social @franhckr.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Today, the last fledgies successfully left their nest, marking the end of the 2025 breeding season! We monitored 57 nests and banded 71 chicks this year 🐣 let's hope all the young balls of dust do well 💪🏻 #SFW_ANU #birds #ecology #superbfairywren @sramellini.bsky.social @franhckr.bsky.social
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MAJOR NEWS! We just launched an awesome new tool! The illustrated Birds of the World Phylogeny Explorer lets users trace any bird’s lineage, compare species relationships, and explore major evolutionary milestones with a click of a button. SHARE and EXPLORE! birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/phy...
January 27, 2026 at 1:26 AM
MAJOR NEWS! We just launched an awesome new tool! The illustrated Birds of the World Phylogeny Explorer lets users trace any bird’s lineage, compare species relationships, and explore major evolutionary milestones with a click of a button. SHARE and EXPLORE! birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/phy...
Today marks most chicks banded in a day during this breeding season! They are definitely going better now that the currawongs have some cicadas to snack on 🦗 #SFW_ANU #ecology #birds #superbfairywren
December 29, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Today marks most chicks banded in a day during this breeding season! They are definitely going better now that the currawongs have some cicadas to snack on 🦗 #SFW_ANU #ecology #birds #superbfairywren
With this festive combination of bands we wish everyone a joyful holiday season! Let's all rest up for a refreshed start to 2026! Happy Holidays 🎁
December 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
With this festive combination of bands we wish everyone a joyful holiday season! Let's all rest up for a refreshed start to 2026! Happy Holidays 🎁
Interesting new study on the costs of ornamentation in red-backed fairywrens! #fairywrens #birds #ecology
doi.org/10.1093/behe...
doi.org/10.1093/behe...
Ornamentation is associated with social costs in male red-backed fairywrens (Malurus melanocephalus)
Some male songbirds exhibit dull, female-like plumages in their first year instead of the ornamented plumage the species is known for. To test if ornamenta
doi.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Interesting new study on the costs of ornamentation in red-backed fairywrens! #fairywrens #birds #ecology
doi.org/10.1093/behe...
doi.org/10.1093/behe...
The breeding season is in full swing! After some troubles with currawong predation, most of the groups are on their second or third nest, and all the parents are busy provisioning their young 🦗🐦 30 chicks banded so far! #superbfairywren #SFW_ANU #birds #ecology
December 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The breeding season is in full swing! After some troubles with currawong predation, most of the groups are on their second or third nest, and all the parents are busy provisioning their young 🦗🐦 30 chicks banded so far! #superbfairywren #SFW_ANU #birds #ecology
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Multi-generational fidelity, ecological and social determinants of roosting in a cooperatively breeding bird (Argya squamiceps) royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/... | #RSOS #Behaviour #Ecology
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Multi-generational fidelity, ecological and social determinants of roosting in a cooperatively breeding bird (Argya squamiceps) royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/... | #RSOS #Behaviour #Ecology
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📢NEW paper out NOW in @asab.org Animal Behaviour on how a novel #call changes subsequent responses to #alarms in #fairywrens
🌟CONGRATULATIONS #NatalieTegtman on #first paper from #PhD
👥With #RobMagrath
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
#animalcommunication #birds #fieldwork #ECR
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
🌟CONGRATULATIONS #NatalieTegtman on #first paper from #PhD
👥With #RobMagrath
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
#animalcommunication #birds #fieldwork #ECR
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📢NEW paper out NOW in @asab.org Animal Behaviour on how a novel #call changes subsequent responses to #alarms in #fairywrens
🌟CONGRATULATIONS #NatalieTegtman on #first paper from #PhD
👥With #RobMagrath
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
#animalcommunication #birds #fieldwork #ECR
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
🌟CONGRATULATIONS #NatalieTegtman on #first paper from #PhD
👥With #RobMagrath
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
#animalcommunication #birds #fieldwork #ECR
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
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Trapped between darkness and heat: desert birds (Argya squamiceps) initiate daily activity earlier (and terminate it later) in response to heat | royalsocietypublishi... | Proceedings of the Royal Society B | #ornithology 🪶
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Trapped between darkness and heat: desert birds (Argya squamiceps) initiate daily activity earlier (and terminate it later) in response to heat | royalsocietypublishi... | Proceedings of the Royal Society B | #ornithology 🪶
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Ecological Constraints Alone Cannot Explain Delayed Dispersal in Splendid Fairywrens | doi.org/10.1093/behe... | Behavioral Ecology | #ornithology 🪶
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Ecological Constraints Alone Cannot Explain Delayed Dispersal in Splendid Fairywrens | doi.org/10.1093/behe... | Behavioral Ecology | #ornithology 🪶
Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our posters! Both sessions were very successful and we had some really interesting discussions. Always great to see so much fairywren love 🐦 #AOC2025 #SFW_ANU @sramellini.bsky.social @franhckr.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our posters! Both sessions were very successful and we had some really interesting discussions. Always great to see so much fairywren love 🐦 #AOC2025 #SFW_ANU @sramellini.bsky.social @franhckr.bsky.social
#AOC2025 has started! A great morning including bird walks and an interesting plenary on female colour and song. If you're keen on project updates, attend @sramellini.bsky.social's talk at 14:00 and @franhckr.bsky.social's talk at 14:45 (same session). Also, stop by our posters today and tomorrow!
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM
#AOC2025 has started! A great morning including bird walks and an interesting plenary on female colour and song. If you're keen on project updates, attend @sramellini.bsky.social's talk at 14:00 and @franhckr.bsky.social's talk at 14:45 (same session). Also, stop by our posters today and tomorrow!
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Ornamentation is associated with social costs in male red-backed fairywrens (Malurus melanocephalus) | doi.org/10.1093/behe... | Behavioral Ecology | #ornithology 🪶
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Ornamentation is associated with social costs in male red-backed fairywrens (Malurus melanocephalus) | doi.org/10.1093/behe... | Behavioral Ecology | #ornithology 🪶
#CIO2025 (Italian Conference of Ornithology) is now finished! @sramellini.bsky.social organised a symposium on the overlooked non-breeding season and presented his results on the territorial stability of superb fairywrens. He won 'Highly Commended' for his presentation, congrats!
September 30, 2025 at 6:03 AM
#CIO2025 (Italian Conference of Ornithology) is now finished! @sramellini.bsky.social organised a symposium on the overlooked non-breeding season and presented his results on the territorial stability of superb fairywrens. He won 'Highly Commended' for his presentation, congrats!
Today's fieldwork assistant was very keen to check the temperature data we are collecting 🐦⬛☀️ #SFW_ANU #birds #ecology #ornithology
August 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Today's fieldwork assistant was very keen to check the temperature data we are collecting 🐦⬛☀️ #SFW_ANU #birds #ecology #ornithology
One of our project member's first PhD paper is now out!! Congratulations 🎉
August 18, 2025 at 7:11 AM
One of our project member's first PhD paper is now out!! Congratulations 🎉
On Tuesday, @sramellini.bsky.social spoke to ABC Radio Canberra Drive about superb fairywrens and the #SFW_ANU project. If you missed it, you can listen to it here (from minute 07:50): www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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July 31, 2025 at 2:06 AM
On Tuesday, @sramellini.bsky.social spoke to ABC Radio Canberra Drive about superb fairywrens and the #SFW_ANU project. If you missed it, you can listen to it here (from minute 07:50): www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
In today's lab meeting we updated @damienfarine.bsky.social's website with a project overview and also added our finalised logo!
Check it out here: sites.google.com/site/drfarin...
Logo design by @franhckr.bsky.social
Check it out here: sites.google.com/site/drfarin...
Logo design by @franhckr.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
In today's lab meeting we updated @damienfarine.bsky.social's website with a project overview and also added our finalised logo!
Check it out here: sites.google.com/site/drfarin...
Logo design by @franhckr.bsky.social
Check it out here: sites.google.com/site/drfarin...
Logo design by @franhckr.bsky.social
Christmas in the Northern hemisphere means snow and pine trees, here in Canberra we have king parrot baubles for #ChristmasinJuly 🎄
July 3, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Christmas in the Northern hemisphere means snow and pine trees, here in Canberra we have king parrot baubles for #ChristmasinJuly 🎄
Earlier this season we said goodbye to GBB. Born in 2014, she was one of the oldest and most productive females in our population:
35 nests, 80 eggs, 47 chicks fledged, 35 reached independence, 24 grandkids. This female below has now taken over her territory. Big 🐾 to fill!
#SFW_ANU #birds #ecology
35 nests, 80 eggs, 47 chicks fledged, 35 reached independence, 24 grandkids. This female below has now taken over her territory. Big 🐾 to fill!
#SFW_ANU #birds #ecology
June 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Greeted by a stunning sunrise this morning as @franhckr.bsky.social and @sramellini.bsky.social brave the cold at the gardens ❄️ Trying to catch the last few unbanded individuals in our population and helping colleagues with some thornbill research 🐦⬛
#SFW_ANU #ecology #ornithology #birds
#SFW_ANU #ecology #ornithology #birds
June 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Greeted by a stunning sunrise this morning as @franhckr.bsky.social and @sramellini.bsky.social brave the cold at the gardens ❄️ Trying to catch the last few unbanded individuals in our population and helping colleagues with some thornbill research 🐦⬛
#SFW_ANU #ecology #ornithology #birds
#SFW_ANU #ecology #ornithology #birds
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Just out in Biological Reviews!
My new paper highlights intergroup peace in primates: tolerance, affiliation, group mergers etc. We propose a new framework for understanding these interactions, with insights into the roots of human cooperation.
📖 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
My new paper highlights intergroup peace in primates: tolerance, affiliation, group mergers etc. We propose a new framework for understanding these interactions, with insights into the roots of human cooperation.
📖 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Close encounters of the friendly kind: pacific between‐group interactions in primates
While intergroup conflict features prominently in the behavioural ecology literature, its antonym, intergroup peace, has been a rather neglected phenomenon until recently. Neighbourly relations and a....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Just out in Biological Reviews!
My new paper highlights intergroup peace in primates: tolerance, affiliation, group mergers etc. We propose a new framework for understanding these interactions, with insights into the roots of human cooperation.
📖 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
My new paper highlights intergroup peace in primates: tolerance, affiliation, group mergers etc. We propose a new framework for understanding these interactions, with insights into the roots of human cooperation.
📖 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Happy to share our last work just published in @animalecology.bsky.social. With @claire-doutrelant.bsky.social and Peter Pearman. besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @cnrs.fr @biology.ox.ac.uk
Global patterns of colouration complexity in the Paridae: Effects of climate and species characteristics across body regions
Variation in colour complexity in the Paridae is linked to climate, climate variability and several biotic factors. The strength of the associations is patch specific. Variables related to resource c...
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy to share our last work just published in @animalecology.bsky.social. With @claire-doutrelant.bsky.social and Peter Pearman. besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @cnrs.fr @biology.ox.ac.uk
One of the (many) aims of our project is to understand what animals do outside the breeding season. In a new editorial in ALULA, @sramellini.bsky.social highlights some examples of how local, field-based research can help bridge this major knowledge gap.
Read it here: doi.org/10.60990/alu...
Read it here: doi.org/10.60990/alu...
June 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
One of the (many) aims of our project is to understand what animals do outside the breeding season. In a new editorial in ALULA, @sramellini.bsky.social highlights some examples of how local, field-based research can help bridge this major knowledge gap.
Read it here: doi.org/10.60990/alu...
Read it here: doi.org/10.60990/alu...