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Satin Bowerbird

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

Description:

Satin Bowerbirds are medium-sized birds. The adult male has striking glossy blue-black plumage, a pale bluish white bill and a violet-blue iris. Younger males and females are similar in colour to each other, and are collectively referred to as 'green' birds. They are olive-green above, off-white with dark scalloping below and have brown wings and tail. The bill is browner in colour. Young males may begin to acquire their adult plumage in their fifth year and are not fully 'attired' until they are seven.

Habitat:

Botanic gardens parkland.

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1 Comment

lori.tas
lori.tas 10 years ago

Nicely spotted.

TonyMarkham
Spotted by
TonyMarkham

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Jul 16, 2013
Submitted on Aug 23, 2013

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