regent bowerbird


noun

a bowerbird, Sericulus chrysocephalus, the males of which have deep black plumage with brilliant golden head, neck, and wing patches and build elaborate bowers.
Also called regent bird.

British Dictionary definitions for regent bowerbird

regent bowerbird

regent bird


noun

an Australian bowerbird, Sericulus chrysocephalus, the male of which has a showy yellow and velvety-black plumage

Word Origin for regent bowerbird

after the Prince Regent