satin-bird
The satin-bird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus), still called satin-blue, is a passerine bird, common in the humid forests and sclerophyllous forests of eastern Australia, from southern Queensland to Victoria. There is also an isolated population in the rainforests of northern Queensland.
It is a bird that exhibits a complex courting ritual. They are very cute. The male's choice was studied in detail. They build specialized structures, made of branches, which decorate with yellow, blue and bright objects, including berries, flowers, as well as pens, straws, and other plastic materials. As the male matures, they increasingly use blue objects.
Females visit these structures and choose which male will mate with them. Additionally, males perform display dances, which can sometimes be seen as threatening dances by females. Nest construction and incubation are performed by the female.
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