Meaning of the word bowerbird in English
What does bowerbird mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bowerbird
US /ˈbaʊ.ər.bɜːrd/
UK /ˈbaʊ.ə.bɜːd/
Noun
a passerine bird of the family Ptilonorhynchidae, native to New Guinea and Australia, noted for the male's habit of building an elaborate decorated bower to attract a mate.
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The male bowerbird meticulously arranged blue objects in his bower.
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Bowerbirds are known for their unique courtship rituals.