Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

Satin Bowerbird at Red Hill, ACT

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Red Hill, ACT - 8 Sep 2016
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Red Hill, ACT - 8 Sep 2016
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Identification history

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 27 Jan 2018 ArcherCallaway
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 26 Jan 2018 JackyF

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Three juveniles and/or females moving bower decorations around, I did not see an adult male at this bower but bower birds are common in this area. More recent bowers have been in denser undergrowth and more difficult to photograph without disturbing the birds.

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 8 Sep 2016 02:43 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • True Nesting site

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