[1] This bird lives in rainforests above 350 metres (1,100 ft) in elevation, including some habitat that has been disturbed by human activities such as logging.

Upon maturity, a male establishes his bower site, builds his structure, and spends much time decorating it.

During the breeding season, generally August through December, the male perches at his bower and produces a number of vocalizations, which attract females.

Usually eats alone; however, 3–4 (often juvenile) individuals may forage in the same fruiting canopy with other bird species, including other bowerbirds.

However, the typical male call song is a pulsating rattle note, which lasts 1-2 seconds and is repeated several times.

[10] The golden bowerbird's population has decreased 20–29% recently due to the effects of cyclones that moved through their habitat, which destroyed many nesting areas.

These cyclones and climate change continue to threaten the golden bowerbird's population, including heat waves that have resulted in lower resources for the birds.