Satin Bowerbird
NameSatin Bowerbird
Common NameSatin Bowerbird
Scientific NamePtilonorhynchus violaceus
FamilyPtilonorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)210
Plumage DetailsAdult males are iridescent, glossy blue-black with striking violet-blue eyes and a pale, yellowish bill. Females and immature males are duller, typically green-brown above with a scaly pattern on the chest and a pale belly, also with blue eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, raspy, and churring notes, often incorporating mimicry of other bird calls and environmental sounds like chainsaws or dog barks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsrainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, woodland, suburban garden
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Australia, ranging from southeastern Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria.
Identifying Featuresmale's glossy blue-black plumage, violet-blue eyes, pale bill, bower construction, decoration of bower with blue objects, female's green-brown plumage
Description
The Satin Bowerbird is an Australian passerine bird famous for the male's elaborate bower-building and decoration with blue objects to attract mates. Males display striking glossy blue-black plumage, while females are typically duller green-brown.
