Spotted Bowerbird
Chlamydera maculata
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The spotted bowerbird (Chlamydera maculata) is a sedentary, mid-sized passerine found across broad parts of the drier habitats of eastern Australia. The species is known for its remarkable behaviours, like many other bowerbirds (Ptilonorynchidae), which include bower building and decorating, courtship displays and vocal mimicry. Spotted bowerbirds are locally common, however, overall the population is thought to be in decline.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Eastern Australia (northern Queensland to northern Victoria).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Spotted 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.
