MacGregor's Bowerbird

MacGregor's Bowerbird

Amblyornis macgregoriae

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Ptilonorhynchidae

About

MacGregor's bowerbird is a medium-sized, up to 26 cm long, olive brown bowerbird of New Guinea's mountain forests, roughly the size and shape of an American robin or a Eurasian blackbird. The male is adorned with an erectile orange yellow crest, that is partly hidden until shown in courtship display. The unadorned female is similar to the male, but without the crest. Superb mimics, they are known for imitating other birds, pigs, rushing water, and even human speech.

Fun Fact

MacGregor's bowerbird (Amblyornis macgregoriae) is a medium-sized, up to 26 cm long, olive brown bowerbird of New Guinea's mountain forests, roughly the size and shape of an American robin or a Eurasian blackbird.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live brown bowerbird of New Guinea's mountain forests, roughly the size and shape of an American robin or a Eurasian blackbird.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of fruits and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance