About the Victoria's Riflebird
Victoria's riflebird, also known as the lesser riflebird, Queen Victoria riflebird, Queen Victoria's riflebird, or Victoria riflebird, is a bird-of-paradise endemic to the Atherton Tableland region of northeastern Queensland, Australia where it resides year-round.
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The smallest riflebird, it measures between 23–25 cm. Males have an iridescent purple sheen plumage, which becomes more blue-green on the head and more bronze on the lower breast. The throat is velvety black with a metallic green and blue triangular patch in the center. Females have a pale eyebrow, and the buff underparts are faintly barred with brown.
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Where the Victoria's Riflebird lives
When to see the Victoria's Riflebird
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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).
Magnificent RiflebirdPtiloris magnificusThis riflebird is a medium-sized bird, being up to 34 cm (13 in) long.
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.
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