Bowerbirds
Bowerbirds are a family of passerine birds (Ptilonorhynchidae) native to Australia and New Guinea, comprising around 20 species. They are best known for the elaborate structures—bowers—that males build and decorate to attract mates. Bowers are not nests; females alone build the nest and raise the young after mating.
Male bowerbirds construct two main types of bowers: avenue bowers, formed of two parallel walls of sticks,
Adult plumage varies by species; some males display iridescent or vivid coloration while females and juveniles
Conservation status varies: several species remain common, while others are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.