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About the Black-eared Catbird
The black-eared catbird is a species of bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchidae) which can be found northern Queensland, Australia, and New Guinea, including its surrounding islands. They are named after their cat-like wails and black ear spot.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in January · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Tan-capped CatbirdAiluroedus geislerorumThe tan-capped catbird is a species of bird in the family Ptilonorhynchidae.
Ochre-breasted CatbirdAiluroedus stoniiThe ochre-breasted catbird is a species of bird in the family Ptilonorhynchidae.
White-eared CatbirdAiluroedus buccoidesThe white-eared catbird is a species of bird in the family Ptilonorhynchidae found on New Guinea and the West Papuan Islands.
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