Flame Bowerbird
NameFlame Bowerbird
Common NameFlame Bowerbird
Scientific NameSericulus ardens
FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a brilliant flame-orange to scarlet head, neck, and upperparts, transitioning to bright yellow on the lower back, rump, and underparts. The flight feathers are black with yellow edges. Females are much duller, predominantly olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, churring, and buzzing notes, often incorporating mimicry of other bird species found in its habitat.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the lowland rainforests of New Guinea, primarily found in the northern and western parts of the island.
Identifying Featuresbrilliant flame-orange and yellow plumage (males), pale, slender bill, yellow eye with dark pupil, bower-building behavior (males)
Description
The Flame Bowerbird is a medium-sized passerine bird renowned for the male's spectacular flame-orange and yellow plumage. Males construct elaborate stick bowers decorated with colorful objects to attract mates, a unique behavior among birds.
