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Satin Bowerbird
Photo: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey
Satin Bowerbird,
Ptilinoryhnchus violaceus
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The male of the Satin Bowerbird is a
beautiful but subtle sheeny purple, although it may just look dark from a
distance.
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He has a purple eye, while the females, often
seen in small groups, are a duller green.
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This bird’s bower (nest) is two parallel
walls about 30-40 cm high, decorated with many blue objects and the occasional
white object. The call includes a series of mechanical burbles.
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These birds are found in rainforests along
the east coast of Australia. In the tropical rainforests of the north east,
they are found only at higher altitudes.
Script: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
Additional
Photograph: Bowerbird Bower
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