Chapter 1
The egg-laying rulebreakers
Chapter 2
Marsupials with bizarre superpowers
Chapter 3
Birds of drama and design
Chapter 4
Masters of extreme survival
Ch 3 · Birds of drama and design
Glossary
bowerbird (noun)
An Australian bird of which the male builds and decorates an elaborate structure to attract mates. Male satin bowerbirds in Australia collect blue items like berries and plastic to decorate their courtship structures.
An Australian bird of which the male builds and decorates an elaborate structure to attract mates. Male satin bowerbirds in Australia collect blue items like berries and plastic to decorate their courtship structures.
Fun Fact
Cassowary seeds: Many rainforest seeds in Australia can only germinate after passing through the highly specialized digestive system of a cassowary.
Quiz
What is the name of the vocal organ that allows lyrebirds to mimic sounds so accurately?