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Victoria's Riflebird - Ptiloris victoriae
female and male Victoria's Riflebird, a Bird of Paradise.
male
© NF Photo 140909, Chambers Lodge, Queensland
The tree fruit they are eating on seem to be bandicoot berry Leea indica. Seemed to be very popular for birds to feed on.
Learn more about Victoria's Riflebird on wiki
Looking for the video below I got myself a real surprise. I have seen this dance on TV but I had no idea whatsoever I was looking at and photographed the very bird in the garden that morning.
Enjoy the video. I did.
Youtube video Riflebird dancing
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The tree fruit they are eating on seem to be bandicoot berry Leea indica. Seemed to be very popular for birds to feed on.
Learn more about Victoria's Riflebird on wiki
Looking for the video below I got myself a real surprise. I have seen this dance on TV but I had no idea whatsoever I was looking at and photographed the very bird in the garden that morning.
Enjoy the video. I did.
Youtube video Riflebird dancing
Linking up with: Wild Bird Wednesday Bird D´Pot
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Hello, pretty bird and wonderful photos. Thanks for sharing the video!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun bird to watch! I can see why they are birds of paradise; they are quite exotic. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see the birds of Australia through your lens.
ReplyDeleteStrange bird ;-)
ReplyDeleteCéline & Philippe
I saw this bird once displaying in Australlia but I did not see the female. FAntastic shot and video
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a very interesting bird
ReplyDeleteThe male looks like a real beauty.
ReplyDeletethanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking birds!
ReplyDeleteExquisite birds! I love your photos and it's so amazing getting to see the dance on video! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow...the courtship display of this bird I have only seen on National Geographic. Wonderful images today. Thanks for adding your link to this post at I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bird - I have only seen the female. Work may take me back to Q'land this year, so I may get another chance.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne