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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Identification history

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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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
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Graphium choredon (Blue Triangle) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2018 by DPRees125
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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2018 by Christine
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2018 by Christine
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2018 by DPRees125
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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2017 by Roger
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2017 by Roger
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2017 by Roger
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Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2016 by Alison Milton
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Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2014 by Tim L
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Phellinus sp. (non-resupinate) (A polypore) at Acton, ACT - 16 Sep 2011 by Christine
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Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2010 by KMcCue
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2010 by Christine

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