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Flame Bowerbird (Sericulus ardens)
© Dubi Shapiro
Learning to paint in procreate! This is a flame bowerbird!
I’m happy to have made it, but I don’t really like how it turned out, and I’m not sure what it’s missing. Just practice and experience with the style, I think! I’ll get there eventually.
Flame Bowerbird (Sericulus ardens)
Habitat & Distribution
Exists only in tropical rainforests
Found on the southern part of the island of New Guinea
Physical Description
Weight: 70-230 g (2.4-8.1 oz)
Wingspan: 68-78 cm (26.7-30.7 in)
Males have a red head and yellow body, with black edging on the wings and tail
Females are a more drab brown, with yellow markings along the wing and throat
Behaviour
Males spend most of their time building an elaborate, arch-shaped 'bower' to attract females
Although not aggressive, males will chase away rivals who encroach on their territory
The diet consists mainly of fruit and insects
Predators include birds of prey and large lizards
Key Advantages
Flame bowerbirds can mimic the sounds of other animals, which may confuse potential predators
Photo by Chris Wiley
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257. Flame Bowerbird
ROUND TWO: EMU vs FLAME BOWERBIRD
Emu
Flame Bowerbird
Remember to read about the contestants before voting!
Emu
We all know of the Emu War… and if you don’t I would highly recommend looking it up. Back when Australia was first being used as a place to send prisoners, some farmers were having a hard time settling down due to the population of Emus already there. So began the emu wars. Armed with a shitty truck and a couple of guns, a few men went out to demolish the Emus. And of course… the Emu won! With their tough hides and the bumpy terrain, they were easily able to stand up against their attackers and take gunshot wounds in stride. Soon, with more Australians coming to the side of the emu, they eventually gave up their battle and the Emu lived on in their habitat. Learn More!
Flame Bowerbird
Ah, the wonderful bowerbird. Creator of “bowers”, a structure made from sticks that is akin to an upside down archway. These guys are the ones who collect many objects, not the magpie! They decorate their bowerbird territory with trinkets that they will sometimes use as part of their dance. The flame bowerbird is also known for alternating the dilation of his pupils during courtship. Learn More!
(Emu photo by Mark Chappell)
(Flame Bowerbird photo by Dubi Shapiro)
Flame Bowerbird