About the Black-eared Catbird
The spotted catbird is a species of bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchidae) which can be found in north Queensland, 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 melanotis |
| Species Codes | bkecat4, BECS, BECA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-eared Catbird belong to?
The Black-eared Catbird (Ailuroedus melanotis) belongs to the Bowerbirds family (Ptilonorhynchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-eared Catbird?
The spotted catbird is a species of bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchidae) which can be found in north Queensland, 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 Black-eared Catbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-eared Catbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkecat4, or on iNaturalist.
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