Chlamydera nuchalis
(Great bowerbird)
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FAMILY |
Ptilonorhynchidae |
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Species |
Chlamydera nuchalis |
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Common name |
Great bowerbird |
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Main colour |
Grey-brown |
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Distinctive feature |
Grey brown with back, wings and tail heavily spotted with grey, size 25-30 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
Several bowers can be seen on the Townsville campus. The basic colour is grey-brown with the back, wings and tail heavily spotted with grey. In the male a lilac-pink crest may be displayed, this crest is uncommon in females. Legs and feet grey, eyes, black, bill grey.
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