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Great Bower Bird

Chlamydera nuchalis

The male Great Bowerbird builds an elaborate bower from twigs and grass which he decorates with objects such as shells, bones, stones, fruit, leaves, and flowers. He then performs a parading display to attract his mate. The bower is used only for mating; afterwards the female builds her nest far from the bower and incubates and rears the young alone.

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