Bird · GBIF taxon 5231665
Satin Bowerbird
Ptilonorhynchus violaceusAlso known as Satin Bird
Satin bowerbirds are famous for the adult male's striking, iridescent deep blue plumage and bright violet eyes, paired with an extraordinary courtship display. Males construct intricate double-walled avenue bowers out of twigs and obsessively decorate them with vibrant blue objects to attract females. Females build solitary cup-shaped nests higher in the canopy to raise their young independently.
EndemicCourtship DisplayArchitect
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Figs
- Native Berries
- Cicadas
Predators
- Domestic Cat
- Lace Monitor
- Powerful Owl
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, domestic cat predation, and ingestion of plastic litter
HabitatsWet sclerophyll forests, rainforest margins, woodlands, and suburban gardens
Life span20–30 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
- SpeciesPtilonorhynchus violaceus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Locating Bowers: Look for double-walled stick structures decorated with blue objects in dappled forest understory.
- Observer Distance: Maintain a respectful distance of several meters so displaying males are not scared away.
- Litter Control: Keep small blue plastic items secured, as birds may swallow or get tangled in them.
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