Vogelkop Bowerbird
A species of Typical Maypole Bowerbirds Scientific name : Amblyornis inornata Genus : Typical Maypole Bowerbirds
Vogelkop Bowerbird, A species of Typical Maypole Bowerbirds
Botanical name: Amblyornis inornata
Genus: Typical Maypole Bowerbirds
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The birds are about 21–35 cm in length, with the females being slightly 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.
Size
25 cm
Feeding Habits
Vogelkop Bowerbird primarily consumes fruits and insects, utilizing foraging techniques unique to its species. Vogelkop Bowerbird's diet reflects a balance of plant-based and protein-rich sources, indicative of specialized dietary adaptations.
Habitat
Vogelkop Bowerbird's typical habitat includes rainforests with a well-established canopy and emergent trees such as Agathis labillarderi and Araucaria cunninghamii. They select ridge spines and flanks with sloped terrain for their traditional bower sites, while avoiding extensive areas of bare karst.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden