RarityUncommon
Height29 cm
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"The Paradise Riflebird is one of Australia’s three bird-of-paradise species, with close relatives in New Guinea."
Field Guide
Paradise Riflebird
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The Paradise Riflebird is a medium-sized bird-of-paradise found in the rainforests of eastern Australia, particularly along the Great Dividing Range from central Queensland to northern New South Wales. Males are renowned for their elaborate courtship displays and striking iridescent plumage, making them one of the most visually captivating birds in Australia’s forests.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Paradise Riflebird has been recorded.
- Bunya Mountains National ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 1 species · seen 8 days ago
- Mount Glorious Community HallKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 20 species · 43 sightings · seen 13 days ago
- O'Reilly's Rainforest RetreatKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 30 species · 82 sightings · seen 4 days ago
- Tree Top WalkKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 1 species · seen 13 days ago
- Boorganna Nature ReserveKey spotNew South Wales
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