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Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

Satin Bowerbird at Hughes, ACT

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Hughes, ACT - 12 May 2018
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus at Hughes, ACT - 12 May 2018
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Identification history

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 13 May 2018 MichaelBirdBoy
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 12 May 2018 JackyF

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Adult male with female or juvenile, male initially calling and jumping around in leaf litter, then both flew up into branches as we approached

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Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
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Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Parakontikia ventrolineata (Stripe-bellied flatworm) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord

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  • 12 May 2018 02:34 PM Recorded on
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