Masked Bowerbird
Sericulus aureus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Ptilonorhynchidae
About
The masked bowerbird is endemic to rainforests of New Guinea. It is one of the most brilliantly coloured bowerbirds. The male is a medium-sized bird, up to 25cm long, with flame orange and golden yellow plumage, elongated neck plumes and yellow-tipped black tail. It builds an "avenue-type" bower with two side walls of sticks. The female is an olive brown bird with yellow or golden below.
Fun Fact
It is one of the most brilliantly coloured bowerbirds.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed in and endemic to rainforests of New Guinea.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance