Vogelkop Bowerbird
Amblyornis inornata
The Vogelkop Bowerbird (Amblyornis inornata) is a legendary bowerbird found only in Indonesia, weighing about 124 g. The Vogelkop bowerbird, also known as the Vogelkop gardener bowerbird, is a medium-sized bowerbird of the mountains of West Papua.
About the Vogelkop Bowerbird
The Vogelkop bowerbird, also known as the Vogelkop gardener bowerbird, is a medium-sized bowerbird of the mountains of West Papua.
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How to identify it
The birds are about 25 cm (9.8 in) in overall in length. The sexes have similar plumage but the female is fractionally smaller. They are mainly olive brown in colour, though somewhat paler below, without ornamental plumage. This makes the species one of the dullest-coloured members of the bowerbird family with, however, one of the largest and most elaborate bowers.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Vogelkop Bowerbird?
- The birds are about 25 cm (9.8 in) in overall in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Vogelkop Bowerbird?
- The Vogelkop Bowerbird is a medium sized bird weighing about 124 g.
- Where can you see a Vogelkop Bowerbird?
- The Vogelkop Bowerbird is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Vogelkop Bowerbird?
- The Vogelkop Bowerbird is most easily confused with the MacGregor's Bowerbird, the Golden-fronted Bowerbird and the Streaked Bowerbird.
- Is the Vogelkop Bowerbird endangered?
- The Vogelkop Bowerbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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