Crested satinbird facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crested satinbird |
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| Lithograph by William Hart showing two males of the nominate subspecies | |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Cnemophilidae |
| Genus: | Cnemophilus |
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C. macgregorii
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| Cnemophilus macgregorii De Vis, 1890
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The crested satinbird (Cnemophilus macgregorii) is a special type of bird. It belongs to the satinbird family. These birds live high up in the mountains of Papua New Guinea. They were once called the "crested bird-of-paradise."
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About the Crested Satinbird
Naming the Bird
The crested satinbird was first officially described in 1890. An English animal expert named Charles Walter De Vis gave it its scientific name. He found a specimen near Mount Victoria in Papua New Guinea. The scientific name, Cnemophilus macgregorii, honors William MacGregor. He was a British governor in New Guinea at that time.
This bird was once thought to be part of the bird-of-paradise family. But now, scientists know it belongs to the satinbird family instead.
Different Types of Crested Satinbirds
There are two main types, or subspecies, of the crested satinbird:
- C. m. sanguineus – This type is sometimes called the "red satinbird." It lives in the central western and central eastern mountains of New Guinea. Some experts think it might even be its own separate species.
- C. m. macgregorii – This type is known as the "yellow satinbird." You can find it in the southeastern mountains of New Guinea.
What Does a Crested Satinbird Look Like?
Crested satinbirds are about 24 centimeters (9.4 inches) long. They weigh between 79 and 125 grams (2.8 to 4.4 ounces).
Male and Female Birds
The male "yellow satinbird" has bright yellow feathers on its back. It also has a small crest of dark, sickle-shaped feathers on its head. These feathers are usually hidden. Its face and belly are brownish-black.
Female crested satinbirds look different. They are plain olive-brown on top and lighter brown underneath.
The male "red satinbird" looks similar to the "yellow satinbird." However, it has red feathers on its back instead of yellow.
Bird Sounds
These birds make loud, harsh sounds. They also make a low hissing noise.
Where Do Crested Satinbirds Live?
Crested satinbirds live in the mountains of eastern and southeastern New Guinea. They prefer high mountain forests. You can find them in places with thick plants and trees.
How Crested Satinbirds Live
What They Eat
Crested satinbirds eat only fruits. They pick the fruits and swallow them whole. They do not use their feet to hold or break the fruit.
How They Raise Their Young
The breeding season for these birds is from August to January. The female bird builds the nest. She places it about 2 to 4 meters (6.5 to 13 feet) high on a tree branch. The nest is shaped like a ball with an opening on the side.
It is believed that the female lays only one egg. The egg hatches after at least 19 days.
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