| riflebird | (n) velvety black Australian bird of paradise with green and purple iridescence on head and tail, Syn. Ptloris paradisea |
| Riflebird | n. (Zool.) Any one of several species of beautiful birds of Australia and New Guinea, of the genera ☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| นกวิกตอเรียส์ ไรเฟลเบิร์ด | [nok Wiktørīas raifēlboēt] (n, exp) EN: Victoria's Riflebird |
| riflebird | (n) velvety black Australian bird of paradise with green and purple iridescence on head and tail, Syn. Ptloris paradisea |
| Riflebird | n. (Zool.) Any one of several species of beautiful birds of Australia and New Guinea, of the genera ☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ] |