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Bower bird
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What's The Definition Of Bower bird?Synonyms | Synonyms for Bower bird: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bower bird: See Also | Bower bird In Webster's Dictionary \Bow"er bird`\ (Zo["o]l.)
An Australian bird ({Ptilonorhynchus violaceus or
holosericeus}), allied to the starling, which constructs
singular bowers or playhouses of twigs and decorates them
with bright-colored objects; the satin bird.
Note: The name is also applied to other related birds of the
same region, having similar habits; as, the spotted
bower bird ({Chalmydodera maculata}), and the regent
bird ({Sericulus melinus}).
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