Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

2 Satin Bowerbird at Hackett, ACT

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Hackett, ACT - 1 Apr 2019
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Hackett, ACT - 1 Apr 2019
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Hackett, ACT - 1 Apr 2019
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Hackett, ACT - 1 Apr 2019
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Hackett, ACT - 1 Apr 2019
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Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 6 Apr 2019 natureguy
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 6 Apr 2019 TimL

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The Bowerbird was sighted feeding on ants for several minutes.

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Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
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Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2018 by RodDeb
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Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
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Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2018 by David
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Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2018 by Christine
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
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Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018 by PeterR

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  • 1 Apr 2019 11:52 AM Recorded on
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