Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

Satin Bowerbird at Acton, ACT

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2018
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Identification history

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 28 Sep 2018 natureguy
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 27 Sep 2018 AlisonMilton

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Two males and two females. Second male chased off by the primary male.

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  • 4 Abundance
  • 27 Sep 2018 10:19 AM Recorded on
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