qT=2&tQ=The male bower bird builds elaborate structures to...&tC=protect himself from predators.|to shelter his young.|to store food.|to attract a mate.&cC=4&fB=In order to attract a mate, the bower bird builds a structure out of twigs, leaves, and moss on the floor of the Australian rainforest. It then decorates the bower with colorful feathers, pebbles, berries and shells.<br><br>When a female arrives to inspect the bower, the male struts and sings. Once he has seduced her, she builds a nest nearby. At this point, he tries to convince another female to join his family.