#ptiloris

[herpsandbirds]

Victoria’s Riflebird (Ptiloris victoriae), family Paradisaeidae, order Passeriformes, endemic to the Atherton Tableland region of northeastern Queensland, Australia

T - male displaying

B- male displays to unimpressed female

photographs by Jan Wegener & Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises

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Riflebird (Ptiloris)

Which is the best bird?

Magnificent riflebird

Paradise riflebird

Victoria's riflebird

Voting ended onMay 10, 2025

[herpsandbirds]

Paradise Riflebird (Ptiloris paradiseus), a female marvels at the magnificent display of an absolutely glorious male, family Paradisaeidae, order Passeriformes, New Guinea

photograph by Jan Wegener

[herpsandbirds]

Victoria's Riflebird (Ptiloris victoriae), male displays to female, family Paradisaeidae, order Passeriformes, NE QLD, Australia

photograph by Jan Wegener

[herpsandbirds]

Growling or Eastern Riflebird (Ptiloris intercedens), male, family Paradisaeidae, far eastern New Guinea

Photograph by thetravellingnaturalist

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A Magnificent Riflebird of Western New Guinea and The Cape York Peninsula is performing his courtship dance in Western Papua. More on The Magnificent Riflebird: “The Magnificent Riflebird Rifilebird is from the genus Ptiloris which consists of this bird and three other allopatric species of birds in the Paradisaeidae family. These birds of paradise are commonly known as riflebirds, so named for the likeness of their black velvety plumage to the uniform of the Rifle Brigade...” “The magnificent riflebird is medium-sized (up to 34 cm long). 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 with a white brow. The immature male resembles the male but with less tail plumes...” “Courtship display 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. Females subsequently build nests, incubate, brood, and feed young without male assistance.” - Wikipedia • • #MagnificentRifleBird #RifleBird #Ptiloris #PtilorisMagnificus #RifleBirdCourtshipDisplay #WestPapua #PapuaWildlife #BirdsOfPapua https://www.instagram.com/p/B7cax0pA-2-/?igshid=1wkxtjpkbh9p7

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A Magnificent Riflebird of Western New Guinea and The Cape York Peninsula is performing his courtship dance in Western Papua. More on The Magnificent Riflebird: “The Magnificent Riflebird Rifilebird is from the genus Ptiloris which consists of this bird and three other allopatric species of birds in the Paradisaeidae family. These birds of paradise are commonly known as riflebirds, so named for the likeness of their black velvety plumage to the uniform of the Rifle Brigade...” “The magnificent riflebird is medium-sized (up to 34 cm long). 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 with a white brow. The immature male resembles the male but with less tail plumes...” “Courtship display 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. Females subsequently build nests, incubate, brood, and feed young without male assistance.” - Wikipedia • • #MagnificentRifleBird #RifleBird #Ptiloris #PtilorisMagnificus #RifleBirdCourtshipDisplay #WestPapua #PapuaWildlife #BirdsOfPapua https://www.instagram.com/p/BstX3NXhdIG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k4bbi1jl5nec

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Щитоносная райская птица Виктории (лат. Ptiloris victoriae) - австралийсений. Длина тела - 24 см.

http://medicine-for-all.ru/post/104770725110

Щитоносная райская птица Виктории (лат. Ptiloris victoriae) - австралийский вид воробьинообразных птиц из семейства райских птиц (Paradisaeidae). Распространён на северо-востоке Австралии - на плато Атертон. Как и некоторые прочие представители семейства райских птиц щитоносные райские птицы Виктории используют свои крючковатые клювы для ловли беспозвоночных внутри брёвен; ловят эти птицы тараканов, пауков, мокриц и многоножек. Иногда они питаются и фруктами растений. Длина тела - 24 см.