Spotted Catbird
NameSpotted Catbird
Common NameSpotted Catbird
Scientific NameAiluroedus maculosus
FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)165
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, wings, and tail are bright emerald green. The head is olive-brown with fine white spotting on the crown and nape, and a prominent dark patch behind the eye. Underparts are pale yellowish-white to buff, densely covered with dark olive-brown spots and scales, creating a scalloped pattern. It has striking red eyes and a stout, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, distinctive cat-like wails, meows, and hisses, often described as a 'miaow' or 'gurgling miaow'. It also produces harsh churring and scolding notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Wet Tropics of Queensland, Australia, found in a relatively restricted area of northeastern Queensland.
Identifying FeaturesBright green upperparts, Heavily spotted/scalloped underparts, Red eyes, Dark patch behind the eye, Cat-like vocalizations, Stout, pale bill
Description
The Spotted Catbird is a medium-sized bowerbird known for its vibrant green upperparts and distinctive heavily spotted underparts. It inhabits the rainforests of northeastern Australia, where it is often heard giving its characteristic cat-like calls.
