RarityUncommon
Height28 cm
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Bird Calls
2 recordings of the Spotted Catbird
Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"Despite being members of the bowerbird family, Spotted Catbirds don't build fancy bowers – they're one of the few bowerbird species that remain faithful to one partner."
Field Guide
Spotted Catbird
4 sections
The Spotted Catbird *(Ailuroedus maculosus)* is a medium-sized, emerald-green native bird found only in the tropical rainforests of northern Queensland. Named for its distinctive cat-like wailing call that echoes through the forest, this is a secretive resident of Australia's Wet Tropics region.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Spotted Catbird has been recorded.
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