🌏 Satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) Satin bowerbirds, found in eastern Australian rainforests and woodlands, exhibit striking sexual dimorphism. Males are glossy black with violet-blue eyes, while females are olive-brown. Males build elaborate "bowers" decorated with blue objects to attract females. They perform intricate courtship dances, showcasing their collected treasures. Females assess these bowers and displays before mating. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by tracyellis via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-beak-feathers-plumage-branch-5479053/ MDUM

🌏 Satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) #AustralianBirds | #SatinBowerbird #PtilonorhynchusViolaceus | #Bowerbirds #BowerbirdFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by tracyellis🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds