PASSERIFORMES: Ptilonorhynchidae

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus  

Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)
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© Vik Dunis 2016
Jarrahmond, VIC (Sep, 2016)
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Wallpaper thumb: Satin Bowerbird

A male Satin Bowerbird checks his bower at frequent intervals, often adjusting a stick here or there, or relocating one of his blue decorations, especially if a visitor, such as a potential female mate, has moved anything.

Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)

Female Satin Bowerbird

Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)

Oh the Stress!

Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)

Tending the Bower

Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)

Without an Invitation