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The Art Bird

Vue Animals posted on Jun 21, 2010
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Description


The male Satin Bowerbird is an artist. He first builds his gallery by erecting two grass portals for a doorway. He then hunts through his territory seeking out only the choicest blue materials he can find and arranges them in pleasing patterns within his gallery. With his gallery and art set, he has an opening inviting all the local ladies. He adds to the entertainment of the opening by doing a dance. If one of the females likes his art and/or dance, they will be paired. Younger females appear to focus on artistic ability while older females make their choice by dancing skill. No, I'm not making this up :) This bird is endemic and common to rainforest and tall wet sclerophyll forest in eastern Australia from southern Queensland to Victoria. There is also an isolated population in the Wet Tropics of north Queensland. Rendered in Vue 8i with no postwork. Models: Alpine Grasses(rear) Martin Frost and Bowerbird and gallery (me) for SBRM Australia v2.

Comments (15)


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alessimarco

8:59PM | Mon, 21 June 2010

Great scene and a fascinating bird!!

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MNArtist

9:00PM | Mon, 21 June 2010

Wonderful render, and fantastic modeling, as always

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Orinoor

9:17PM | Mon, 21 June 2010

I totally thought you were pulling our legs on this one! Fantastic bird and what an incredible story.

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psyoshida

10:23PM | Mon, 21 June 2010

Great character and scene! I saw one of these doing just as you describe on the Discovery Channels "Live" series. Very elaborate courting ritual. Wonderful bird.

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Kerya

11:46PM | Mon, 21 June 2010

I know that you didn't make that up, because I have seen it in television. Love your render!

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cwrw

1:36AM | Tue, 22 June 2010

Wow! Very kewl! Love the render and what an interesting fellow! Thanks again for sharing your great work and the story behind these fascinating creatures!

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njb2000

2:26AM | Tue, 22 June 2010

Lovely scene and great information Great looking models!

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kelvinhughes

5:17AM | Tue, 22 June 2010

excellent Ken well done my friend

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Panic912

5:45AM | Tue, 22 June 2010

Great idea and composition! Well done!!

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mermaid

3:39PM | Tue, 22 June 2010

Oh I have seen documantary films about this special bird...smile... and you did such a wonderful scene showing this special one!

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andycrawford2003

9:21AM | Thu, 24 June 2010

I r remember this bird on the discovery chance he only picks things blue great job..."V"

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Flint_Hawk

4:33PM | Fri, 25 June 2010

Incredible bird with an outstanding talent!

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Stardust_Crossing

9:21PM | Fri, 25 June 2010

Heartwarming wildlife scene!

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Digital_Mischief

8:29AM | Tue, 29 June 2010

That was so interesting. Aren't birds just amazing!!

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Rhanagaz

4:55PM | Mon, 11 October 2010

Excellent bird scene! :o)


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