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Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) video
A male giving alarm calls and chasing several intruders that get too close to its bower.
- Recorded 18 October 2010
- Added to IBC 2 years 18 weeks ago
- Josep del Hoyo
- Location O'Reilly's, Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia (ssp violaceus).
- Duration 1 min 26 sec
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