Male Satin Bowerbird Fighting his Reflection

A male satin bowerbird in Wallaby Creek, NSW Australia, fighting his reflection in the lens of the video camera. The male's bower can be seen in the background. As a threat, the male produces an R2D2-like call, followed by the same song he uses for courtship. Bell Miners and (very loud) cicadas can be heard in the background. Filmed as part of Dr. Gerry Borgia's long-term field studies through the U of Maryland, College Park.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• satin
• bowerbird
• courtship
• bird
• wildlife
• birdsong
• Australia

[Aathron]

cute! cute! cute!