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Satin Bowerbird and Bower

Ptilinorhynchus violaceus

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Glossy blue/black bowerbird with violet eye and semi covered greenish yellow bill. This one appears to be immature male, just coming in to his adult plumage. He is doing a stellar job building his bower.

Habitat:

Semi rural backyard

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Comments (3)
KerryHawkins
Yes Ava! You asked for an update on my resident bowerbird, so here it is. He even has changed the position of his front and back door now. Amazing architects!
Ava T-B
Bowerbirds are such artists!

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Birds of the World
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedOctober 20, 2013

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