Bowerbirds: The Art of Seduction

Bowerbirds: The Art of Seduction

48 mins | Documentary | Dec. 17, 2000

The male bowerbirds of Australia and New Guinea display an incredible artistic talent -- and all in the name of love! Collecting 'jewels' they set them in specially-built showcases and some even paint the walls with mashed berries. If all this isn't enough to woo potential mates, they also perform a most bizarre stiff-winged dance. But displaying darker emotions associated with sex, such as envy and jealousy, males will sometimes destroy a rival's construction and steal his jewels.

Bowerbirds: The Art of Seduction

48 mins | Documentary | Dec. 17, 2000

Bowerbirds: The Art of Seduction
The male bowerbirds of Australia and New Guinea display an incredible artistic talent -- and all in the name of love! Collecting 'jewels' they set them in specially-built showcases and some even paint the walls with mashed berries. If all this isn't enough to woo potential mates, they also perform a most bizarre stiff-winged dance. But displaying darker emotions associated with sex, such as envy and jealousy, males will sometimes destroy a rival's construction and steal his jewels.
Producers
Original title Bowerbirds: The Art of Seduction
Directors
Writers David Attenborough

Cast

David Attenborough

as Narrator