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  1. Bowerbird - Wikipedia

    These are medium to large-sized passerines, ranging from the golden bowerbird at 22 cm (8.7 in) and 70 g (2.5 oz) to the great bowerbird at 40 cm (16 in) and 230 g (8.1 oz).

  2. Bowerbird | Description, Courtship, & Facts | Britannica

    bowerbird, any of approximately 20 bird species that constitute the family Ptilonorhynchidae of the order Passeriformes. Bowerbirds are birds of Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands that build more or …

  3. Bowerbirds: Meet the Bird World’s Kleptomaniac Love Architects

    Jan 4, 2021 · Found throughout Australia and New Guinea, bowerbirds are famous for the elaborate and sometimes whimsical structures that males build to court females. These bowers are the largest and …

  4. Bowerbird - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    There are 20 different types of bowerbird, and their plumage patterns vary dramatically. They show a wide variety of colors from green, orange, red, yellow, black, and white to olive-brown or sooty gray. …

  5. What Is a Bowerbird and Why Do They Build Bowers?

    3 days ago · The bowerbird is a family of approximately 20 species of passerine birds native to the Australo-Papuan region of Oceania, primarily found across New Guinea and Australia. They are …

  6. Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae) - Encyclopedia.com

    Family includes sexually and cryptically monochromatic to dramatically sexually dichromatic species. Bowerbirds are renowned for the bower building behavior of males of polygynous (one male mated …

  7. Bowerbirds: Fast Facts | AMNH

    Mar 20, 2015 · Bowerbirds take their name from the extravagantly decorated bowers they use to attract mates. Male bowerbirds construct intricate structures, called bowers, and decorate them with colorful …

  8. Bowerbird Guide: What You Need to Know - Tiny Bird Tales

    Mar 11, 2025 · Ever heard of a bowerbird? These amazing birds – seriously, they’re fascinating – are known for their incredible nests, or “bowers,” which they build to attract mates.

  9. Bowerbird | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Mar 8, 2025 · There are 18 species of bowerbirds primarily found in the forests of New Guinea and Australia, ranging from the size of a starling to that of a medium crow. Males typically exhibit vibrant …

  10. Bowerbird Explained

    Bowerbirds make up the bird family Ptilonorhynchidae. They are renowned for their unique courtship behaviour, where males build a structure and decorate it with sticks and brightly coloured objects in …