Paradise Riflebird
Ptiloris paradiseus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyParadisaeidae (Birds-of-Paradise)
- GenusPtiloris (Riflebirds)
- SpeciesPtiloris paradiseus (Paradise Riflebird)
About the Paradise Riflebird
The paradise riflebird (Ptiloris paradiseus) is a passerine bird of the family Paradisaeidae. It is one of four riflebird species in the genus Ptiloris. It is found in subtropical, temperate rainforests in eastern Australia. The species is sexually dimorphic; the male is black with iridescent blue-green patches, while the female is gray-brown and white.
The paradise riflebird is frugivorous and insectivorous. During breeding season, males are promiscuous and perform solitary displays for females, which involves moving rapidly from side to side with the head tilted back, showing off the neck plumage.
The paradise riflebird was formally described in 1825 by the English naturalist William Swainson under the current binomial name Ptiloris paradiseus. It is one of the four riflebird species that are now placed in the genus Ptiloris. The common name "riflebird" comes from the likeness of their black velvety plumage to the uniform of the British Army Rifle Brigade.
There are no recognised subspecies of the paradise riflebird. It is similar in appearance to the other riflebird species, with males having similar iridescent blue-green patches and females appearing gray-brown with... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Paradise Riflebird in Lamington National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Paradise Riflebird in Lamington National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Paradise Riflebird sighting in Lamington National Park, based on 1,913 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Paradise Riflebird in Lamington National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Paradise Riflebird in Lamington National Park in our monthly data.