Streaked Bowerbird
Amblyornis subalaris
A fairly small bowerbird of foothill and lower montane forest. Dull brown color with some subtle streaking on the throat and breast. Male has a long, orange crest flowing from the back of the head. Creates a hutlike bower. Similar to the MacGregor's Bowerbird, but Streaked Bowerbird is found lower down, is smaller and streaked. Call, sounds like a small dog barking “wak!”.
Identification
The streaked bowerbird (Amblyornis subalaris) is a species of bowerbird, native to the Bird's Tail Peninsula (southeastern New Guinea). They are approximately 22 cm long and have an olive-brown colouring. The male has a short orange crest which is not visible unless displayed. The streaked bowerbird is a polygamous species. The nest is built by the male out of sticks. It has a characteristic hut shape with two entrances.
Taxonomy
Genus: Amblyornis; Family: Ptilonorhynchidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Amblyornis subalaris
- Authority
- Sharpe, 1884
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Ptilonorhynchidae
- Genus
- Amblyornis
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: declining.
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
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