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A photo of a Fawn-breasted Bowerbird (Chlamydera cerviniventris)
Fawn-breasted Bowerbird

Fawn-breasted Bowerbird

Chlamydera cerviniventris

The Fawn-breasted Bowerbird, Chlamydera cerviniventris, presents itself as a medium-sized bird, reaching up to 32 cm in length. It boasts a plumage of greyish brown with white spots, complemented by a black bill, dark brown iris, and a yellow mouth. The underparts are a striking orange buff, lending the bird its name. Both male and female are similar in appearance, though the female is marginally smaller.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify this species, look for the distinctive orange buff on the underparts, the spotted white and greyish brown plumage, and the black bill. The dark brown iris and yellow mouth are also key features to distinguish it from other bowerbirds.

Habitat

The Fawn-breasted Bowerbird is known to inhabit a variety of environments including tropical forests, mangroves, savanna woodlands, and forest edges, demonstrating its adaptability to different ecosystems.

Distribution

This species is distributed across New Guinea and extends to the northern reaches of the Cape York Peninsula, showcasing a broad geographical range within its preferred habitats.

Behaviour

The Fawn-breasted Bowerbird is noted for its unique courtship behavior, where the male constructs an "avenue-type" bower adorned with green-colored berries. This structure is not a nest, but rather a display to attract females.

Song & Calls

The vocal repertoire of this bird includes a loud "churr-r-r" and the ability to mimic the calls of other bird species, particularly the leather-head. This mimicry adds to the bird's intriguing behavioral characteristics.

Breeding

Breeding involves the construction of a loose cup nest made of small sticks, situated up in a tree. The bower, used for courtship, is separate from the nesting site and is a testament to the bird's elaborate mating rituals.

Similar Species

While there are no specific similar species mentioned, one can infer that other bowerbirds may share some resemblance, yet the Fawn-breasted Bowerbird can be differentiated by its unique coloration and bower decoration behavior.

Diet and Feeding

The diet of the Fawn-breasted Bowerbird primarily consists of figs, fruits, and insects, indicating an omnivorous diet that includes both plant and animal matter.

Conservation status

The Fawn-breasted Bowerbird is currently evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, suggesting that, for now, the species does not face immediate threats to its survival.

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