Called a Catbird because it sounds like a cat when it calls. It lives in the tropical forests of North Queensland. It is not one of our most beautiful birds but it is an important member of Australia’s Bird family.
A super catch Alwyn. Everytime we go into the rainforest, west of the Gold Coast, we always hear them ( the green) and sometimes see them, but never close enough for a picture. The same applies to the Paradise Riflebird. It’s nice to hear them though, at least they are about :) Alan
Thanks Alan, I find these very slightly easier to get than the Green Catbird. I do have a photo of the green but not a good one. This shot was taken where there were two parent birds and a young one. They were still feeding the young one so I set up on it and they came to me. The Paradise Riflebird is the only riflebird that I still have to get. I have seen them but have not cracked a photo of one yet. They get up high in the foliage where it is impossible to get a shot of them.
– Alwyn Simple
gingermegsabout 1 year ago
Great capture!! Interesting name and sounds !!!
Thanks Mary. Yes you will definitely be looking for the cat if you hear one.
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A super catch Alwyn. Everytime we go into the rainforest, west of the Gold Coast, we always hear them ( the green) and sometimes see them, but never close enough for a picture. The same applies to the Paradise Riflebird. It’s nice to hear them though, at least they are about :) Alan
Thanks Alan, I find these very slightly easier to get than the Green Catbird. I do have a photo of the green but not a good one. This shot was taken where there were two parent birds and a young one. They were still feeding the young one so I set up on it and they came to me.
The Paradise Riflebird is the only riflebird that I still have to get. I have seen them but have not cracked a photo of one yet. They get up high in the foliage where it is impossible to get a shot of them.
– Alwyn Simple
Great capture!! Interesting name and sounds !!!
Thanks Mary. Yes you will definitely be looking for the cat if you hear one.
– Alwyn Simple
Thanks Ray.
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You keep getting them Alwyn Great shot
Thanks for the comment and the compliment Cyril, much appreciated.
– Alwyn Simple
Great shot Mate. It’s underside is a bit like the female bower bird.
Thanks Al. Yes I believe that they are related to the Bowerbirds.
– Alwyn Simple
What an unusual looking bird. Superb detail in this. Excellent close up. Lovely shooting! :)
Yes not the most beautiful of birds. Many thanks for your comments Anna, they are very much appreciated.
– Alwyn Simple
April 12, 2011
Many thanks Teresa. Many thanks for this it is very much appreciated.
– Alwyn Simple
CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful feature, lovely work.
Many thanks Andrea, this is very much appreciated.
– Alwyn Simple
Hi Alwyn, this is a beautiful shot! :) I’m sorry I missed it! Still I think it’s a very pretty bird! :)
Gabe :)
Thanks Gabe. I will be guided by you, it is a beautiful bird. Personally I do like it but I did not think other people would.
– Alwyn Simple