Golden Bowerbird
NameGolden Bowerbird
Common NameGolden Bowerbird
Scientific NamePrionodura newtoniana
FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely bright golden-yellow, with a slightly elongated crest on the head and a long, graduated tail. Females are olive-brown on the upperparts, paler yellowish-brown on the underparts, and have a shorter tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, raspy notes, churring sounds, and a variety of mimicked calls from other bird species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Wet Tropics of northeastern Queensland, Australia, primarily found in highland rainforests.
Identifying FeaturesBright golden-yellow plumage (males), Prominent crest (males), Long, graduated tail, Elaborate bower-building behavior (males), Found in Queensland rainforests
Description
The Golden Bowerbird is a striking medium-sized bird, famous for the elaborate stick bowers males construct to attract mates. Males are entirely bright golden-yellow, while females are duller olive-brown. They are endemic to the montane rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Australia.
