Category:Riflebird

Ri"fle*bird`, n. (zoöl.)

Defn: 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.