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Riflebird
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What's The Definition Of Riflebird?
[n] velvety black Australian bird of paradise with green and purple iridescence on head and tail
Synonyms | Synonyms for Riflebird: Ptloris paradisea Related Terms | Find terms related to Riflebird: See Also | bird of paradise Riflebird In Webster's Dictionary \Ri"fle*bird`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of beautiful birds of Australia
and New Guinea, of the genera {Ptiloris} and {Craspidophora},
allied to the paradise birds.
Note: The largest and best known species is {Ptiloris
paradisea} of Australia. Its general color is rich
velvety brown, glossed with lilac; the under parts are
varied with rich olive green, and the head, throat, and
two middle tail feathers are brilliant metallic green.
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