Bowerbirds are pretty interesting when it comes to mating behavior. The male creates an elaborate structure (or bower) on the ground — made up of twigs and other brightly colored objects. Apparently the ladies find the construction of such a structure to be irresistible. The male satin bowerbird is a uniformly purplish black color. The female is more of a speckled brown. They both have that striking purple/blue eye. Photographed in Lamington National Park near Brisbane, Australia. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 manual focus lens, ISO 200, f/5.6 at 1/200th of a second.
Omg. What a great shot. My older brother Robbie has blue eyes almost the exact same color. I wonder if some strange way… Going way back in time… Perhaps there is a connection or some kind of a genetic link?
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Omg. What a great shot. My older brother Robbie has blue eyes almost the exact same color. I wonder if some strange way… Going way back in time… Perhaps there is a connection or some kind of a genetic link?
Wow, the eye looks as though it is made of glass. A carpenter bird, providing shelter for a mate.
LOVE that eye!