Paradise Riflebird
Paradise Riflebird
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The Paradise Riflebird is a stunning, medium-sized bird-of-paradise endemic to eastern Australia. The male has velvety black plumage with an iridescent green-blue crown and breast shield, and a characteristic long, sickle-shaped bill. The female is rufous-brown with barred underparts.
Where to spot
Endemic to the rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests of eastern Australia, from central Queensland to northern New South Wales. It generally inhabits the mid-story and canopy.
How to spot
Listen for the male's distinctive loud, harsh 'yaass' call and the 'whoosh' sound of his display. Look for him ascending vertical tree trunks or branches during display. Females are harder to spot but share the habitat.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observable year-round. Males display most actively during the breeding season, typically spring and early summer (Southern Hemisphere).
Where to spot
Endemic to the rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests of eastern Australia, from central Queensland to northern New South Wales. It generally inhabits the mid-story and canopy.
How to spot
Listen for the male's distinctive loud, harsh 'yaass' call and the 'whoosh' sound of his display. Look for him ascending vertical tree trunks or branches during display. Females are harder to spot but share the habitat.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observable year-round. Males display most actively during the breeding season, typically spring and early summer (Southern Hemisphere).
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During courtship, the male Paradise Riflebird performs a unique display where he spreads his wings into a fan, bobs his head, and performs a loud 'whoosh' sound, often on a vertical tree trunk.
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