Bowerbirds are named for the structures they build, paint, and decorate. This photo essay documents the efforts of three species of Australian bowerbirds. The influence of sexual selection is pertinent, as the female bowerbird performs her concomitant function as art critic.

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Satin bowerbird bower

A satin bowerbird bower. (© Hollis Taylor)

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Satin bowerbird peg

A clothes peg decorating a satin bowerbird bower. (© Hollis Taylor)

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Western bowerbird bower

A western bowerbird bower. (© Hollis Taylor)

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