Red-cheeked Cordon Bleu v Splendid Wren

[SamDavis]

Check out this video I just fluked capturing this morning - https://youtu.be/O_Q0wSm9KDE
Brave RCCB cock takes on a Splendid Wren. Not a good idea but he gets away with it. They've returned to avoiding each other now, so all is calm again.

[Shane Gowland]

That wren is stunning; almost looks like a cartoon that you've edited into the video.

I wonder why the RCCB picked the fight. I've always observed them to be a timid and placid species.

[gomer]

Possibly the cordon wanted the live food for young ? It would give him more incentive to take on such a opponent.

[Tiaris]

Your male wren is holding his colour late. Mine are far from blue atm.
Brave (stupid) Cordon.

[finchbird2015]

Could it be a color thing? blue on blue abit like cubans not liking similar colored birds.

[Blloyd]

Looks like it might be time to rehome the wrens so the cordons can continue to breed. Let me know if you want me to pick them up

[SamDavis]

Looks like it might be time to rehome the wrens so the cordons can continue to breed. Let me know if you want me to pick them up

Do your best - damn things never go in the trap.

[Blloyd]

Turn off the lights and put all the live food in the trap. That will get them in there

[finchbreeder]

Crazy little blue boy. Hope both species breed well for you.
LML