About the Western Bowerbird
The western bowerbird is a species of bird in the family Ptilonorhynchidae. The species is a common endemic of Australia. It has a disjunct distribution, occurring in Central Australia and the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae) |
| Species | Chlamydera guttata |
| Species Codes | wesbow1, WEBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Bowerbird belong to?
The Western Bowerbird (Chlamydera guttata) belongs to the Bowerbirds family (Ptilonorhynchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Bowerbird?
The western bowerbird is a species of bird in the family Ptilonorhynchidae. The species is a common endemic of Australia. It has a disjunct distribution, occurring in Central Australia and the Pilbara region of Western Australia....
Where can I report a Western Bowerbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Bowerbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wesbow1, or on iNaturalist.
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