Growling Riflebird
Ptiloris intercedens
LCLeast Concern Endemic to New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea)
- Family
- Birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The growling riflebird (Ptiloris intercedens), also known as the eastern riflebird, is a medium-sized passerine bird of the family Paradisaeidae.
The growling riflebird is endemic to the lowlands of easternmost Papua New Guinea. The male is polygamous and performs its courtship display solitarily. The diet consists mainly of fruits and arthropods.
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Range and habitat
Lowlands of central and southeastern Papua New Guinea.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Growling riflebird
- 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.
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