Golden-fronted Bowerbird vs Archbold's Bowerbird

Amblyornis flavifrons compared with Archboldia papuensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Golden-fronted Bowerbird Archbold's Bowerbird
Scientific Name Amblyornis flavifrons Archboldia papuensis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Ptilonorhynchidae Ptilonorhynchidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 26.4 cm (10.4 in) 32.4 cm (12.8 in)
Weight 116.0 g (4.09 oz) 178.25 g (6.29 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Golden-fronted Bowerbird only

None

Archbold's Bowerbird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Golden-fronted Bowerbird

Least Concern

Archbold's Bowerbird

About These Birds

Archbold's Bowerbird

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.

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