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Ochre-breasted Catbird
Ailuroedus stonii
Ochre-breasted Catbird (Ailuroedus stonii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Ochre-breasted Catbird (Ailuroedus stonii) is a member of the Ptilonorhynchidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 138 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Ptilonorhynchidae Bowerbirds
- Genus Ailuroedus
- Species stonii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 138 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Ptilonorhynchidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ochre-breasted Catbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Ochre-breasted Catbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ochre-breasted Catbird (Ailuroedus stonii) belongs to the Ptilonorhynchidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU s watershed of s and se New Guinea.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 138 g, with a wing length of about 13 cm and a tail of around 8.9 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ochre-breasted Catbird?
The Ochre-breasted Catbird is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 138 g.
Where does the Ochre-breasted Catbird live?
The Ochre-breasted Catbird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU s watershed of s and se New Guinea, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ochre-breasted Catbird belong to?
The Ochre-breasted Catbird (Ailuroedus stonii) belongs to the Ptilonorhynchidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ochre-breasted Catbird eat?
The Ochre-breasted Catbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Ochre-breasted Catbird migrate?
The Ochre-breasted Catbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Ochre-breasted Catbird make?
1 real field recording of the Ochre-breasted Catbird — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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