Golden Bowerbird
Prionodura newtoniana
Macaulay Library ML493305361 · Cornell Lab of Ornithology
eBird code
golbow1
Best season
Oct–Dec (breeding)
Difficulty
3/5
Australia's smallest bowerbird and the only species to build a maypole bower. The male's golden plumage glows in the dim understorey of mountain rainforest above 900 m.
Field notes from Clayton Smith
The jewel in the crown of Wet Tropic birds for so many reasons, least of all because it is the most restricted. Most bowerbirds are found high up on top of the wettest and most inaccessible mountains. There they can be located by listening out for their bizarre and unmistakable song, which could be described as a mechanical insect. These songs lead you to the largest of all the bowers. A true wonder to behold.
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The Golden Bowerbird is among the species we target on our Wet Tropics Expedition. Eight days, maximum five guests, led by Clayton Smith.
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