Vogelkop Bowerbird
NameVogelkop Bowerbird
Common NameVogelkop Bowerbird
Scientific NameAmblyornis inornata
FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsUniform dull brown plumage, slightly paler and more rufous on the underparts. The head is plain brown, and the bill and legs are dark. Lacks a prominent crest, especially in females and immature males.
Vocalization / CallPossesses a wide repertoire of calls, including harsh notes, whistles, and remarkable mimicry of other birds, animals, and environmental sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Vogelkop (Bird's Head) Peninsula and the Fakfak Mountains of West Papua, New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesDull brown plumage, Stocky build, Dark bill and legs, Absence of prominent crest (females/immatures), Elaborate bower-building (males), Restricted to Vogelkop Peninsula
Description
This medium-sized, stocky brown bird is known for the elaborate, cone-shaped bowers built by males to attract mates. Females and immature males, like the one pictured, have a plain brown plumage without a prominent crest. They are found in the montane forests of New Guinea.
