Asian Fairy Bluebird Irena puella

Asian Fairy Bluebird
Asian Fairy Bluebird male
Asian Fairy Bluebird male
The Asian Fairy Bluebird is one of three species in genus Irena. Blackbird-sized, it is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia including the Philippines (which also has the Philippine Fairy Bluebird).
Asian Fairy Bluebird
Asian Fairy Bluebird male
Asian Fairy Bluebird male
Male and female have different plumage. The male, above, is black with a thick, light blue band from brow to nape, light blue back, rump, vent, upper wings and upper tail. He has red irises.
Asian Fairy Bluebird
Asian Fairy Bluebird female
Asian Fairy Bluebird
The female, above collecting nesting material, is mainly greenish blue with black wing edges and tail tip. She has red or brownish-red irises.
Asian Fairy Bluebird
Asian Fairy Bluebird
Asian Fairy Bluebird male
Juveniles are similar but with brown irises.