Paradise Riflebird

Ptiloris paradiseus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Paradisaeidae

About

The paradise riflebird 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.

Fun Fact

Male Paradise Riflebirds display by raising their wings into an enormous dark disc and swaying with a hypnotic pendulum motion to attract females.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to eastern Australia, from New South Wales to Queensland, where it inhabits rainforests.

Diet

Feeds on insects and fruit, high in the forest canopy.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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