Archbold's Bowerbird
Archboldia papuensis
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Archbold's Bowerbird is a large bowerbird from the mountains of New Guinea, weighing about 178 grams with a wingspan near 32 cm. Males build avenue-style bowers decorated with fern fronds and other objects to attract females. This species is notable for frequently incorporating feathers of King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise in its bower decorations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.4 cm | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 178.25 g | 6.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 26-27 days. Fledging: 30 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Ptilonorhynchidae (Bowerbirds) |
| Genus | Archboldia |
| Species | Archboldia papuensis |
Distribution
Archbold's Bowerbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ptilonorhynchidae family