About the Spotted Catbird
The spotted catbird is a species of bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchidae) which can be found in north Queensland in Australia, the eastern Moluccas and New Guinea. Although it is a member of the bowerbird family, it does not build a bower.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae) |
| Species | Ailuroedus maculosus |
| Species Codes | spocat2, SPCA, BECA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Catbird belong to?
The Spotted Catbird (Ailuroedus maculosus) belongs to the Bowerbirds family (Ptilonorhynchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Catbird?
The spotted catbird is a species of bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchidae) which can be found in north Queensland in Australia, the eastern Moluccas and New Guinea. Although it is a member of the bowerbird family, it does not build a bower....
Where can I report a Spotted Catbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Catbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spocat2, or on iNaturalist.
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