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Riflebird

Riflebird Meaning & Definition
Riflebird Definition And Meaning

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

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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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