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Huon Bowerbird

Amblyornis germanus

Huon Bowerbird (Amblyornis germanus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.

The Huon Bowerbird (Amblyornis germanus) is a member of the Ptilonorhynchidae family found in Australia & Oceania.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Ptilonorhynchidae Bowerbirds
  4. Genus Amblyornis
  5. Species germanus

Where it lives

Montane Huon Pen. (northeastern New Guinea)

Quick facts

Family
Ptilonorhynchidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Huon Bowerbird (Amblyornis germanus) is a species of bird in the family Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its breeding range covers AU montane Huon Pen. (ne New Guinea).

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Huon Bowerbird — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

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