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Bower #2


Bower 2


Bowerbird male
Male Macgregor's bowerbird
Bowerbird female
Female Macgregor's bowerbird
Congratulations. You have correctly matched this bower with the Macgregor's bowerbird and his mate.

In a courting ritual reminiscent of puppy love, the female Macgregor's alights on the maypole, while the male, demonstrating his playful nature, plays a game of peekaboo, hiding behind the maypole and then briefly stepping into view. If the female finds her suitor attractive, she works her way down the pole and eventually onto the circular court. The male then dashes toward her as he shows off his irresistible head plume.

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