Tooth-billed Bowerbird
NameTooth-billed Bowerbird
Common NameTooth-billed Bowerbird
Scientific NameScenopoeetes dentirostris
FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, contrasting with the heavily streaked white and dark brown/black underparts. The head is olive-brown, and the stout, dark bill features distinctive serrations or 'teeth' along the edges.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its remarkable ability to mimic the calls of other birds, as well as various environmental sounds. Its own calls include harsh churring notes and whistles, often incorporated into complex vocal displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Wet Tropics of Queensland, Australia, primarily found in montane rainforests.
Identifying FeaturesStout, serrated (tooth-like) bill, Heavily streaked white and dark brown underparts, Plain olive-brown upperparts, Known for clearing a display 'stage' on the forest floor, Mimicry in vocalizations
Description
This medium-sized bowerbird is characterized by its drab olive-brown upperparts and heavily streaked underparts. Males are known for clearing a 'stage' on the forest floor for their elaborate courtship displays. They are generally shy and found in dense rainforests.
