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Regent Bowerbird
Sericulus chrysocephalus
Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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See what's near you right nowThe Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus) is a member of the Ptilonorhynchidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 99.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Ptilonorhynchidae Bowerbirds
- Genus Sericulus
- Species chrysocephalus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 99.5 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Ptilonorhynchidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Regent Bowerbird is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Regent Bowerbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus) belongs to the Ptilonorhynchidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU ec QLD to ec NSW (e Australia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 99.5 g, with a wing length of about 13.1 cm and a tail of around 9.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 90,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Regent Bowerbird?
The Regent Bowerbird is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 99.5 g.
Where does the Regent Bowerbird live?
The Regent Bowerbird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU ec QLD to ec NSW (e Australia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Regent Bowerbird belong to?
The Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus) belongs to the Ptilonorhynchidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Regent Bowerbird eat?
The Regent Bowerbird is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Regent Bowerbird migrate?
The Regent Bowerbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Regent Bowerbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Regent Bowerbird make?
1 real field recording of the Regent Bowerbird — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Regent Bowerbird's range?
The Regent Bowerbird has a mapped global range of about 90,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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