Green Catbird - Ailuroedus crassirostris
These well camouflaged birds form monogamous pair bonds, sustained by the male feeding the female. They call to establish each other's whereabouts with a strange cat-like 'heer I aar', which is also said to resemble the sound of a crying baby. The male/female bond is maintained by the duet call as well as the by the male bringing food gifts to his mate and helping to rear the nestlings. An active and wary bird, they are omnivorous and are known to feed on other birds.
The Green Catbird is a species of bowerbird found on subtropical forests along the east coast of Australia, from southeastern Queensland to southern New South Wales. Its colouring is emerald green, with faint black markings on the face and white streaks on the neck.
Green Catbird feeds mainly on fruit, flowers and other plants. They have been reported to feed their young with small birds or reptiles.
The breeding season is from September to January. Green Catbirds pair monogamously,.. more
