Streaked Bowerbird
Amblyornis subalaris
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Papua New Guinea
- Family
- Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The streaked bowerbird (Amblyornis subalaris) is a species of bowerbird, native to the Bird's Tail Peninsula (southeastern New Guinea). They are approximately 22 cm long and have an olive-brown colouring. The male has a short orange crest which is not visible unless displayed.
The streaked bowerbird is a polygamous species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southeastern Papua New Guinea (Owen Stanley Mountains).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Streaked bowerbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
