Spotted Bowerbird

The Spotted Bowerbird (Chlamydera maculata)  is similar to the Great and Western Bowerbirds and is found in the drier areas of the eastern half of Australia.

As usual, when I have encountered the Spotted Bowerbird I heard them first. That familiar hiss always makes me smile. 

As well as building a bower, the Spotted Bowerbird has a pink crest tucked away on the back of its neck. When it is at the bower and displaying to the female, he shows the crest to her.

The Spotted Bowerbird I found had decorated its bower with white stones and debris.

The familiar hiss is recorded below.