Vogelkop Bowerbird
Vogelkop Bowerbird
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The Vogelkop Bowerbird is a highly intelligent bowerbird renowned for its exceptional bower-building skills, creating an elaborate hut-like structure decorated with a vast array of natural objects.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane rainforests of the Vogelkop (Bird's Head) Peninsula in West Papua, Indonesia, typically found at elevations above 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Search for its impressive, hut-like bower on the forest floor. The bird itself can be quite shy, so quiet and patient observation near an active bower is key. Listen for its varied calls, including mimicry.
When to spot
Breeding season is generally from July to December, during which males are actively maintaining their bowers and performing displays.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane rainforests of the Vogelkop (Bird's Head) Peninsula in West Papua, Indonesia, typically found at elevations above 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Search for its impressive, hut-like bower on the forest floor. The bird itself can be quite shy, so quiet and patient observation near an active bower is key. Listen for its varied calls, including mimicry.
When to spot
Breeding season is generally from July to December, during which males are actively maintaining their bowers and performing displays.
Males construct an intricate cone-shaped 'hut' or 'teepee' around a sapling, meticulously adorned with a variety of forest items like fruits, flowers, and fungi, often arranged by color.
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