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Satin Bowerbirds are medium-sized birds. The adult male has striking glossy blue-black plumage, a pale bluish-white bill and a violet-blue iris. Younger males and females are similar in colour to each other and are collectively referred to as ‘green’ birds.
The satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) is a bowerbird endemic to eastern Australia. A rare natural intergeneric hybrid between the satin bowerbird and the regent bowerbird is known as Rawnsley's bowerbird.
While not a difficult bird to find and see, this incredible footage shows 2 young birds learning the skills of Bower Building, a slightly older male in Changeling Phase (turning into the beautiful Satin Blue of the adult Satin Bowerbird) and a visit from the Alpha Male of the area.
Large plump bowerbird with short bill. Adult males are entirely dark glossy blue-purple color with a pale bill and bright violet eye. Adult females and immatures are primarily green and brown, with blue/pink eyes and scalloped underparts.
Satin Bowerbirds have mesmerizing lilac blue eyes. The satiny sheeny blue bowerbirds are spectacular, as are their green-coloured relatives. Birds sporting greenish plumage are young birds and adult females. Males attain their brilliant blue plumage when around six years old.
Identification. Satin Bowerbirds are medium-sized birds. The adult male has striking glossy blue-black plumage, a pale bluish white bill and a violet-blue iris. Younger males and females are similar in colour to each other, and are collectively referred to as 'green' birds.
13 lis 2022 · Scientists studying this unusual bird behaviour have discovered that the bowerbirds do seem to prefer to steal objects that reflect ultraviolet light, for example, blue parrot feathers and milk bottle tops.
