Archbold's Bowerbird vs Tooth-billed Bowerbird

Archboldia papuensis compared with Scenopoeetes dentirostris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Archbold's Bowerbird Tooth-billed Bowerbird
Scientific Name Archboldia papuensis Scenopoeetes dentirostris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Ptilonorhynchidae Ptilonorhynchidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 32.4 cm (12.8 in) 29.0 cm (11.4 in)
Weight 178.25 g (6.29 oz) 167.5 g (5.91 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 1-2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Archbold's Bowerbird only

None

Tooth-billed Bowerbird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Archbold's Bowerbird

Near Threatened

Tooth-billed 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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