Eagle Owl
Bower bird nest. The male bower bird, is an accomplished architect that has long fascinated scientists with its remarkably complex courting behavior. Instead of using just showy plumes or a set of chirps to attract a mate, the pigeon-sized bower bird constructs an elaborate structure — a bower — on the forest floor from twigs, leaves, and moss. It then decorates the bower with colorful baubles, from feathers and pebbles to berries and shells.
Photo credit: Barry Hatton on Flickr
