Streaked Bowerbird
Amblyornis subalaris
The Streaked Bowerbird (Amblyornis subalaris) is a legendary bowerbird found only in Papua New Guinea, weighing about 109 g. The streaked bowerbird is a species of bowerbird, native to the Bird's Tail Peninsula.
About the Streaked Bowerbird
The streaked bowerbird is a species of bowerbird, native to the Bird's Tail Peninsula. They are approximately 22 cm long and have an olive-brown colouring. The male has a short orange crest which is not visible unless displayed.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Streaked Bowerbird look like?
- The streaked bowerbird is a species of bowerbird, native to the Bird's Tail Peninsula.
- How big is a Streaked Bowerbird?
- The Streaked Bowerbird is a medium sized bird weighing about 109 g.
- Where can you see a Streaked Bowerbird?
- The Streaked Bowerbird is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Streaked Bowerbird?
- The Streaked Bowerbird is most easily confused with the Golden-fronted Bowerbird, the Vogelkop Bowerbird and the MacGregor's Bowerbird.
- Is the Streaked Bowerbird endangered?
- The Streaked Bowerbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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