Paul Evans, Transformation (ANIMAL & NATURE 2023)

These photos show the remarkable transformation of a young male Satin Bowerbird. The bird is in the process of developing his shiny blue-black plumage and purple eyes. He practices constructing intricate bowers and courting rituals to attract mates.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.