Riflebird


noun
1.
any of several birds of paradise of Australia, having a long bill, dark plumage, and elaborate courtship displays.
noun
1.
any of various birds of paradise of the genera Ptiloris and Craspedophora, such as C. magnifica (magnificent riflebird)

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