Green Catbird
Ailuroedus crassirostris
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Ptilonorhynchidae
About
The green catbird is a species of bowerbird found in subtropical forests along the east coast of Australia, from southeastern Queensland to southern New South Wales. It is named after its distinctive call which sounds like a cat meowing, although it has also been mistaken for a crying child. The green catbird resembles the spotted catbird, which is found in wet tropical rainforests of Far North Queensland.
Fun Fact
The nest interiors are noted for having an unusual layer of wet, soft decayed wood beneath the lining of fine twigs and leaves; adding to its overall large size relative to the size of the bird.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in subtropical and temperate rainforest and paperbarks, and occasionally in adjacent eucalypt forest.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance