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Metal Print : Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus), New South Wales, Australia
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Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus), New South Wales, Australia
A male Regent Bowerbird perched on a branch. The birds plumage is jet black with bright golden yellow on the head, nape and wings. The Regent Bowerbird lives in the sub-tropical rainforests of Eastern Australia and was named in honour of the Prince of Wales, who was Prince Regent (1811-1820) in the reign of George III. Bowerbirds are so called because they build decorative bowers, or shelters, to attract female mates. They mix a pea green " saliva paint" in their mouths which they use to decorate their bowers and will sometimes use leaves as " paintbrushes" to help spread the substance, representing one of the few known instances of tools used by birds. They then decorate them with shells, seeds, leaves and berries. Collected by Mrs Moor in 1909
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TRURI : 1909.42.1
Media ID 19207167
© RIC, photographer Mike Searle
Animal Bird Collection Colourful History Natural Specimen Bower Passeriformes Ptilonorhynchidae Taxidermy
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the vibrant beauty of the Australian bush into your home with our stunning Regent Bowerbird Metal Print by Mike Searle. This exquisite image, taken at the Royal Cornwall Museum, showcases the male Regent Bowerbird's striking jet black feathers contrasted by the brilliant golden yellow on its head, nape, and wings. Our high-quality Metal Prints are known for their rich colors, long-lasting durability, and sleek modern design. Add this captivating piece to your wall and enjoy the mesmerizing artistry of nature right in your living space.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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This print showcases the stunning beauty of a male Regent Bowerbird perched gracefully on a branch in New South Wales, Australia. The bird's plumage is a striking combination of jet black and vibrant golden yellow, adorning its head, nape, and wings. The Regent Bowerbird finds its home in the lush sub-tropical rainforests of Eastern Australia. Its name pays homage to the Prince of Wales, who served as Prince Regent during the reign of George III from 1811 to 1820. Bowerbirds are renowned for their unique courtship behavior - they construct elaborate bowers or shelters to attract female mates. Using their mouths, these resourceful birds mix a pea green "saliva paint" which they use to decorate their bowers with precision and creativity. Incredibly, they even employ leaves as makeshift paintbrushes to spread this substance around. This remarkable ability represents one of the few instances where tools are used by birds. The bower itself becomes an artistic masterpiece adorned with shells, seeds, leaves, and berries meticulously collected by these avian architects. It is truly fascinating how nature has bestowed such ingenuity upon these creatures. Collected back in 1909 by Mrs Moor and now part of the Royal Cornwall Museum's natural history collection, this photograph captures not only the exquisite beauty but also serves as a testament to our fascination with biology and wildlife preservation.
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