bower bird
Australian avian artist
A bowerbird is an Australasian bird whose males build elaborate structures called bowers to attract mates.
These constructions—decorated with colorful objects like flowers, shells, and bottle caps—are not nests but display stages.
The male's architectural and decorating skills signal fitness to females.
The bowerbird arranged blue objects at the entrance of his bower.
Bird's complete feather coat
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- beakHorny avian mouthpart
- nestingMaking a dwelling
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
ornithology · songbird · species · endemic · Australia · New Guinea · forests · habitat
Tangible items or protests
- trinketsMinor decorative objects
- treasuresPrized possessions or valuables
- shellsProtective outer layers
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
flowers · beetles · bottle caps · blue · shiny · arrangement · hoarding · curating
plumage
Bird's complete feather coat
aviary · ornithology · songbird · species · endemic · Australia · New Guinea · forests · habitat · flight
objects
Tangible items or protests
- trinketsMinor decorative objects
- treasuresPrized possessions or valuables
- shellsProtective outer layers
berries · flowers · beetles · bottle caps · blue · shiny · arrangement · hoarding · curating · display
display
Presentation for viewing
attraction · selection · mate · performance · wooing · seduction · suitor · bachelor · breeding
structure
Arrangement of interconnected parts
- constructionProcess of building something
- avenueBroad urban roadway
- twigSlender woody shoot
stick · arch · platform · decoration · stage · shelter · elaborate · weaving
bower birdpeacock
Ornate pheasant relative
bird of paradise · frigatebird · elk · deer · elephant seal
bower birdweaver bird
Nest-constructing finch relative
bald eagle · cliff swallow · cuckoo · cowbird · killdeer