The streaked bowerbird (Amblyornis subalaris) is a species of bowerbird, native to the Bird's Tail Peninsula (southeastern New Guinea). They are approximately 22 cm long and have an olive-brown colouring. The male has a short orange crest which is not visible unless displayed.

Streaked bowerbird
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Ptilonorhynchidae
Genus: Amblyornis
Species:
A. subalaris
Binomial name
Amblyornis subalaris
Sharpe, 1884

The streaked bowerbird is a polygamous species. The nest is built by the male out of sticks. It has a characteristic hut shape with two entrances.

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Amblyornis subalaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22703654A130219582. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22703654A130219582.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
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