StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height24 cm
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"The male’s display includes a dramatic “wing clap” and exposing his bright yellow mouth to impress females."
Field Guide
Victoria's Riflebird
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Victoria’s Riflebird is a rainforest bird-of-paradise found only in the Wet Tropics of northeastern Queensland, Australia. The male’s vivid iridescent colours and elaborate courtship displays make it one of the most sought-after birds for birdwatchers visiting the region. Unlike many birds-of-paradise, this species can be seen relatively easily in its Australian range, especially during the breeding season when males display in open sites atop tree stumps or trunks.
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