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Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

1 Satin Bowerbird at suppressed

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at suppressed - 14 Sep 2023
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at suppressed - 14 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 18 Sep 2023 BLSHFour
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 18 Sep 2023 CarbonAI
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 18 Sep 2023 Aussiegall

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A new bower bird has moved into the existing bower of the bird that is deceased because of the plastic lid injury. Looks like he is starting to get his adult plumage as he has some dark blue/black feathers on the top of his wing and rump

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Species information

  • Ptilonorhynchus violaceus Scientific name
  • Satin Bowerbird Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Sep 2023 06:19 PM Recorded on
  • Aussiegall Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

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