Ptiloris (Ptiloris) magnificus
Magnificent Riflebird
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Paradisaeidae
Genus
Ptiloris
Species
Ptiloris (Ptiloris) magnificus
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
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 (Wikipedia).
Size
- From 28 cm to 33 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Males
- From 26 cm to 28 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Females
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Interesting facts
- Males are polygamous and perform solitary courtship displays on a 'dancing perch'. During these displays, the male fully extends his wings and raises his tail; he hops upward while swinging his head from side to side, showing off his metallic blue-green breast shield. Multiple females will observe these displays, and, if satisfied with the performance, reward the male with copulations (Wikipedia).
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
