A photo of a Paradise Riflebird (Ptiloris paradiseus), male
Paradise Riflebird, Male

Paradise Riflebird

Ptiloris paradiseus

The paradise riflebird (Ptiloris paradisea) is a passerine bird of the family Paradisaeidae. It is one of four riflebird species in the genus Ptiloris. It is found in subtropical, temperate rainforests in eastern Australia. The species is sexually dimorphic; the male is black with iridescent blue-green patches, while the female is gray-brown and white. The paradise riflebird is frugivorous and insectivorous. During breeding season, males are promiscuous and perform solitary displays for females, which involves moving rapidly from side to side with the head tilted back, showing off the neck plumage.
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Harriet Baber
Thursday 01 Dec 2022 - 7:49pm
Australia
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Brandon PB
Tuesday 31 Oct 2017 - 7:00am
Australia
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Jamie BT
Tuesday 31 Oct 2017 - 7:00am
Australia
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Jamie BT
Monday 01 Jan 1990 - 12:00am
Australia
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