Three volunteer field assistants are needed for four months from approximately Sep. 1, 2018 to Dec. 23, 2018 for a study of the social and reproductive behavior of satin bowerbirds in Queensland, Australia. Male satin bowerbirds court females by dancing at courtship arenas called bowers, which they decorate with colorful objects including feathers, plastic, and flowers. The research will focus on monitoring interactions at bowers and conducting behavioral playbacks. The assistant will enjoy fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities (wallabies, kookaburra, echidnas, etc.) and hiking opportunities on their day off. Room and board will be provided; however, assistants must provide their own airfare to and from Brisbane, Australia. The study site is rugged, and stinging trees, paralysis tick