The bower, which is a much more elaborate structure than that of the Chlamydodera Nuchzlis, 

 is formed like it of twigs, the space covered, however, being much larger, and the inside of the 

 walls being lined with long grasses. Shells and hones of all kinds are used for decorating the interior, 

 and there 18 always a heap <>f these materials he fore the entrance at both ends. Several birds make 

 use of the same howel". 



In general habits this bird resembles the Satin Bower-bird. 



The nest is built on a small tree, very often overhanging a waterhole, and is generally situated 

 in the vicinity of the hewer. It is constructed of dried twigs, lined with fine grasses and feathers. 



Crown of the head, ear-coverts and throat, rich brown, each feather surrounded by a narrow 

 line of black : ;i hand of rose-pink feathers crosses the hack of the neck, forming a broad occipital 

 cresl : all the upper surface, wings and tail, deep brown, each feather of the back, scapularies and 

 secondaries tipped with a large, round spot of rich buff; all the tail-feathers tipped with huffy-white; 

 under surface, greyish-white ; irides, dark brown : hill and feet, blackish-brown. 



Total length, I I J inches; bill, I | inch; wing, (i inches; tail, (rj inches; tarsi, 1 £ inch. 



Habitats: Interior of New South Wales and some of the southern portion of Queensland. 



