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Immature male Satin Bowerbird
working on its bower

(Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)
Alternate name(s): "Satin-bird"
Size: 28-34 cm
Body mass: 160-270 g

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In October 2018 R. Plumtree observed a young male Satin Bowerbird working on its bower near Jamieson, VIC. Apart from the bird's work, this demonstrates that males that do not have adult plumage yet CAN have bowers. It is unknown to us whether, or at what age, they can attract females and produce offspring.

Immature, second-year(?) male Satin Bowerbird working on its bower (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree)

Immature, second-year(?) male Satin Bowerbird working on its bower (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree)

Immature, second-year(?) male Satin Bowerbird working on its bower (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree)

Immature, second-year(?) male Satin Bowerbird working on its bower (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree)

Immature, second-year(?) male Satin Bowerbird working on its bower (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree)

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