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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)

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!
Bowerbirds are such artists!

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