Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)
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Satin Bowerbird

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Vieillot, 1816)

219 gWeight

The satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) is a species of passerine bird in the bowerbird family Ptilonorhynchidae that is endemic to eastern Australia.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Satin Bowerbird has been recorded at 70 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. O'Reilly's Rainforest RetreatAustralia4,046 records
  2. SpringwoodAustralia2,350 records
  3. Wollongong Botanic GardenAustralia2,287 records
More places
  1. Coachwood ParkAustralia1,718 records
  2. Australian National Botanic GardensAustralia1,711 records
  3. Boys WalkAustralia983 records
  4. Jerrara DamAustralia982 records
  5. D'Aguilar National Park – Maiala Loop WalkAustralia910 records
  6. Mount Annan Botanic GardensAustralia835 records
  7. Bendthualaly, BellawongarahAustralia674 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) is a species of passerine bird in the bowerbird family Ptilonorhynchidae that is endemic to eastern Australia. It is the only species placed in the genus Ptilonorhynchus.

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Questions

How big is the Satin Bowerbird?

The Satin Bowerbird weighs around 219 g.

Where does the Satin Bowerbird live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: eastern Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia.

When is the best time to see the Satin Bowerbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Satin Bowerbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Satin Bowerbird as Least Concern.

What does the Satin Bowerbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Satin Bowerbird in?

It belongs to the family Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
219 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
165 mm
Tail
111 mm
Bill
34 mm
Tarsus
50 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: eastern Australia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Bowerbirds Ptilonorhynchidae
Genus
Ptilonorhynchus

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Satin Bowerbird

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