Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

1 Satin Bowerbird at Thurgoona, NSW

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Thurgoona, NSW - 4 Sep 2022
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Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 4 Sep 2022 Liam.m
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 4 Sep 2022 KylieWaldon

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At first I thought a couple of raptors had flocked in because I could see the striping on the breasts. THe Noisy Miners had a time chasing these much bigger birds out. They were Satin Bowerbird females. Never seen then in trees up so high before.

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  • 4 Sep 2022 10:56 AM Recorded on
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