Golden Bowerbird
A species of Golden Bowerbird Scientific name : Prionodura newtoniana Genus : Golden Bowerbird
Golden Bowerbird, A species of Golden Bowerbird
Botanical name: Prionodura newtoniana
Genus: Golden Bowerbird
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Description General Info
Description
The male golden bowerbird has a brown head and brown wings which are bright yellow-gold underneath, as are the tail, crest and nape. The female is olive brown with ash-gray underparts. Immatures look similar to the female except their eyes are brown. This is the smallest species of bowerbird.
Size
23 - 25 cm
Life Expectancy
25 years
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
This species has a patchy distribution in northeastern Queensland. Though it has a limited range, it is common in the area, and populations are apparently stable. It is a least-concern species on the IUCN Red List. This bird lives in rainforests above 700 meters in elevation, including some habitat that has been disturbed by human activities such as logging.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bowerbirds Genus
Golden Bowerbird Species
Golden Bowerbird