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Sexual Selection in Bowerbirds

The bower, or mating site, of these extraordinary birds of Australia and New Guinea is the center of intense competition among males. The female's mating choice is based on its architectural adornment

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 254 Issue 6This article was originally published with the title “Sexual Selection in Bowerbirds” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 254 No. 6 (), p. 92
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0686-92