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Definition of Ptilonorhynchus violaceus or holosericeus

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus or holosericeus
Bower bird Bow"er bird` (Zo["o]l.) An Australian bird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus or holosericeus), allied to the starling, which constructs singular bowers or playhouses of twigs and decorates them with bright-colored objects; the satin bird. Note: The name is also applied to other related birds of the same region, having similar habits; as, the spotted bower bird (Chalmydodera maculata), and the regent bird (Sericulus melinus).

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