Archbold's bowerbird

Archbold's bowerbird is a passerine bird in the bowerbird family Ptilonorhynchidae that is endemic to highland forests of New Guinea.

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Distribution

Region

New Guinea Highlands

Typical Environment

Found in montane and cloud forests, favoring mossy, epiphyte-rich habitats and forest edges. It frequents fruiting trees in the mid to upper canopy but may descend to clearings and ridgelines to forage. The species prefers intact forest but can occur in lightly disturbed secondary growth with sufficient fruit resources. It is generally local and patchy, tracking seasonal fruit availability.

Altitude Range

1600–2800 m

Climate Zone

Highland

Characteristics

Size25–30 cm

Wing Span35–45 cm

Male Weight0.16 kg

Female Weight0.15 kg

Life Expectancy10 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

Named after explorer Richard Archbold, Archbold's bowerbird is a secretive highland species of New Guinea. Like other bowerbirds, males create an elaborately arranged display area or bower to court females, decorating it with leaves, fruits, and other objects. It inhabits cool, mossy montane forests and is seldom seen away from dense cover.

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Behaviour

Temperament

shy and elusive

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats

Social Behavior

Solitary or in loose proximity when feeding, with males establishing display sites during the breeding season. Males construct and maintain a decorated bower or court, arranging leaves and fruits to attract females. Females handle nest building and chick rearing alone, placing a cup nest in dense foliage.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

The vocalizations are varied whistles and harsh notes interspersed with mimicry of other forest birds. Males call persistently near their display sites, with phrases that carry through the montane forest.

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Requires Supplement

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Archbold's newtonia

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Arctic tern

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Arctic warbler

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