Yellow-breasted Bowerbird
NameYellow-breasted Bowerbird
Common NameYellow-breasted Bowerbird
Scientific NameChlamydera cerviniventris
FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)115
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown, while the underparts are paler with a distinctive yellowish wash on the breast and belly. The throat and chin often show fine streaking, and males may display a concealed pinkish-mauve nuchal crest.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are complex and varied, including harsh rasps, churring sounds, whistles, and remarkable mimicry of other bird calls and environmental sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in New Guinea and the Cape York Peninsula of northern Queensland, Australia.
Identifying FeaturesYellowish wash on breast and belly, Greyish-brown upperparts, Medium size for a bowerbird, Often associated with bower structures (males)
Description
The Yellow-breasted Bowerbird is a medium-sized bowerbird known for the males' elaborate bower construction to attract mates. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of forests, feeding on a variety of fruits and insects.
