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A photo of a Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus), male
Regent Bowerbird, Male

Regent Bowerbird

Sericulus chrysocephalus

The regent bowerbird, Sericulus chrysocephalus, presents a striking sexual dimorphism in its plumage. The male is a medium-sized bird, reaching up to 25 cm in length, adorned with a lustrous black body contrasted by a golden orange-yellow crown and mantle, with wing feathers tipped in black. His bill is a vibrant yellow, feet are black, and the iris of his eyes is yellow. The female, on the other hand, is cloaked in brown with whitish or fawn markings, a grey bill, black feet, and a crown that echoes the darkness of the forest floor.

Identification Tips

To identify the regent bowerbird, look for the male's unmistakable golden crown and mantle, which gleam like a monarch's regalia against his black plumage. The female, while more subdued in coloration, can be recognized by her brown plumage with lighter markings and grey bill.

Habitat

This bird is an Australian endemic, favoring the rainforests and their margins in eastern Australia, where it flits and calls from the canopy.

Distribution

The regent bowerbird graces the eastern stretches of Australia, from central Queensland down through New South Wales, a jewel among the verdant foliage.

Behaviour

The regent bowerbird is a master craftsman, with the male constructing an avenue-type bower from sticks, adorned with an array of shells, seeds, leaves, and berries. He employs a unique "saliva paint," a mixture of mud and plant matter, to decorate his creation, using leaves as tools to apply this substance. The female, meanwhile, constructs a saucer-shaped nest, separate from the bower, to lay her eggs and raise the young.

Conservation status

The regent bowerbird is a common sight within its range and is currently listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List, a testament to its thriving presence in suitable habitats.

Breeding

During the breeding season, the male's bower becomes a stage for courtship displays, attracting multiple females with whom he will mate. However, the male plays no role in rearing the offspring, leaving the female to build the nest and tend to the young alone.

Diet and Feeding

The regent bowerbird's diet is a medley of fruits, berries, and insects, foraged from the bounty of the rainforest.

Similar Species

A rare natural intergeneric hybrid known as Rawnsley's bowerbird exists between the regent bowerbird and the satin bowerbird, showcasing the fluidity and complexity of avian relationships in their shared habitats.

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