Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Ptilonorhynchidae
Genus
Amblyornis
Species
Amblyornis newtonianus
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
The male has a brown head and wings which are bright yellow-gold underneath, as are the tail, crest and nape. The female is olive-brown with ash-grey underparts. (Wikipedia)
Size
- From 23 cm to 25 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is found in the rainforests above 700m of Atherton, Queensland in Australia. (Wikipedia)
Diet
It feeds primarily on fruits, although they also eat flowers and certain insects, mostly beetles. (Wikipedia)
Web resources
References
- Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.