Green Catbird
NameGreen Catbird
Common NameGreen Catbird
Scientific NameAiluroedus crassirostris
FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright emerald green plumage, with a mottled or scaled appearance on the head, neck, and underparts. It has striking red eyes and a stout, pale, horn-colored bill. White spots are visible on the wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, distinctive, cat-like mewing or wailing calls, often described as sounding like a domestic cat.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Australia, found in coastal and subcoastal regions from southeastern Queensland south to southeastern New South Wales.
Identifying FeaturesBright green plumage, Mottled head and underparts, Red eyes, Stout, pale bill, Cat-like vocalizations
Description
The Green Catbird is a medium-sized, stocky bird known for its vibrant green plumage and distinctive cat-like calls. It typically forages in the canopy and understory of dense forests, often solitary or in pairs.
