White-eared Catbird
NameWhite-eared Catbird
Common NameWhite-eared Catbird
Scientific NameAiluroedus buccoides
FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are bright green, contrasting with a prominent white patch on the ear coverts. The head can be streaked or mottled with darker green, and the underparts are a paler green, sometimes with faint scaling. It possesses a strong, pale, often whitish or yellowish bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, loud, cat-like mewing or wailing calls, often described as a 'meow' or 'waaaah'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and several surrounding islands, including the Aru Islands, Salawati, and Yapen.
Identifying FeaturesGreen plumage, Prominent white ear patch, Pale, robust bill, Cat-like vocalizations
Description
The White-eared Catbird is a medium-sized, robust bird characterized by its predominantly green plumage and a distinctive white patch on its ear coverts. It inhabits tropical and subtropical lowland forests, where it forages for fruits and insects.
