A magnificent male Victoria's riflebird is perched vertically on a small rainforest sapling trunk holding a worn in its beak.

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Victoria's Riflebird (Ptiloris victoriae) is one of 3 species of birds of paradise (family Paradisaeidae) in Australia. They are common in our part of the world, and relatively easy to observe on our property. They often investigate rough-barked tree trunks for insects and spiders, behaving like treecreepers. They also check out strips of hanging bark on Rose Gums.

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Size: 4996px × 7494px
Location: Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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