What is "ptilonorhynchus holosericeus"

Bower bird \Bow"er bird`\ (Zo["o]l.) An Australian bird ( Ptilonorhynchus violaceus or Ptilonorhynchus holosericeus), allied to the starling. The male constructs singular bowers or playhouses of twigs and decorates them with bright-colored objects to attract females; the satin bird.

Note: The name is also applied to other related birds of the same region, having similar habits; as, the spotted bower bird ( Chalmydodera maculata), and the regent bird ( Sericulus melinus).