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Black-eared Catbird

Ailuroedus melanotis

Least Concern
Wingspan
31.6 cm
Weight
176.66666666666666 g
Family
Ptilonorhynchidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About

The Black-eared Catbird is a medium-sized, stocky bowerbird with green upperparts, a spotted white-and-brown breast, and conspicuous black ear patches framing a pale face. It inhabits rainforests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia, staying close to dense undergrowth and forest edges. It feeds on fruits, berries, and occasionally invertebrates, and unlike most bowerbirds, it does not build a bower for courtship.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 31.6 cm 12.4 in
Weight 176.66666666666666 g 6.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Ptilonorhynchidae (Bowerbirds)
Genus Ailuroedus
Species Ailuroedus melanotis

Distribution

Black-eared Catbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-eared Catbird endangered?
The Black-eared Catbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-eared Catbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
How big is the Black-eared Catbird?
The Black-eared Catbird has a wingspan of 31.6 cm, weight of 176.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Black-eared Catbird belong to?
The Black-eared Catbird (Ailuroedus melanotis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ptilonorhynchidae.

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