StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height28 cm
Did You Know?
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"Despite being bowerbirds, they're the family rebels; they don't build elaborate bowers but instead form faithful partnerships."
Field Guide
Black-eared Catbird
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The Black-eared Catbird *(Ailuroedus melanotis)* is a chunky, emerald-green rainforest dweller found only in the northernmost tip of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. Though a member of the bowerbird family, this secretive bird breaks family tradition by skipping the elaborate bower-building ritual. Its sharp cat-like wailing call is one to listen out for.
Distribution Map
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