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A dark, brownish, mottled, strongly marked bowerbird with warm brown tones overall and a small pink crest on the nape.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyBowerbirds
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from May to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Phil Gregory
Range map
Range map
579visible hotspots
7077visible records
2states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Inhabits woodland habitat, and often near fig trees in rocky gorges. Can also be found in gardens and urban parks within its range. Males decorate their avenue bowers with pale objects such as small bones and shells. Very similar to but darker than Spotted Bowerbird. Note range. Western Bowerbird is found in central Australia and parts of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Behavior
Loud calls include hisses and rasping squawks.
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