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| Photographed at Mount Lewis, Queensland September 2015 |
672 GOLDEN BOWERBIRD Prionodura newtoniana
Australia (514)
The smallest of the Bowerbirds, 23-25 cm. Found in highland rainforests. Range: highlands of ne Q; from Mount Cook, near Endeavour River, s. to Mt Elliot NP, near Townsville, above 900 m; lower in winter. Locally common. Sedentary.
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| Maypole bower used by the male to attract a mate. |
amazing colour - his feathers are luminous and a fine 'nest' too - he goes to a lot of trouble for a little fellow
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