Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae)

Bowerbirds have a unique courtship ritual where the male constructs a ‘bower’ from sticks and bright objects in order to attract a female. They are found in Australia and New Guinea.

Regent Bowerbird. Queensland, Australia July 2011
Spotted Catbird. Queensland, Australia July 2011
Satin Bowerbird (male). Queensland July 2011
Satin Bowerbird (female). Queensland July 2011