About the Magnificent Riflebird
The magnificent riflebird is a species of passerine bird in the birds-of-paradise family Paradisaeidae.
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This riflebird is a medium-sized bird, being up to 34 cm (13 in) long. The male is velvet-black bird-of-paradise with elongated black filamental flank plumes, an iridescent blue-green crown, a wide, triangle-shaped breast shield, and on central tail feathers. It has a black curved bill, yellow mouth, blackish feet and a dark brown iris. The female is brownish with dark spots and buff bars below with a white brow. The immature male resembles the male but with less tail plumes.
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Where the Magnificent Riflebird lives
When to see the Magnificent Riflebird
Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Growling RiflebirdPtiloris intercedensThe male is a velvet black and green bird-of-paradise with black flank plumes, black curved bill, yellow mouth, blackish feet and dark brown iris.
Paradise RiflebirdPtiloris paradiseusThe paradise riflebird is a medium-sized bird, with males averaging about 30 cm (11.8 in) in height and weighing on average 134 to 155 g (4.7 to 5.5 oz).
Victoria's RiflebirdPtiloris victoriaeThe smallest riflebird, it measures between 23–25 cm.
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