White-eared Catbird, Ailuroedus buccoides
White-eared Catbird, Ailuroedus buccoides, is a member of the Bowerbird family is found in Papua /New Guinea. It is sometimes seen in aviary collections like this bird, often skulking on the lower growth.
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Nice capture! It doesn’t look like much of catbird though. I wonder how it got its name.
Comment by Hilke Breder — February 5, 2010 @ 11:17 am
What an awesome looking bird and a wonderful photo!
Comment by E — February 7, 2010 @ 7:00 pm
Thanks Eileen. You have an excellent website.
Harold
Comment by Harold — February 8, 2010 @ 7:43 pm
Thanks Hilke.
I haven’t heard its call but I wonder if it may sound like a cat. It is a Bowerbird and I don’t think any other members of the family have the catbird name.
Cheers, Harold
Comment by Harold — February 8, 2010 @ 7:44 pm