RIFLEBIRDS

Noun

riflebirds

plural of riflebird

Source: Wiktionary


RIFLEBIRD

Ri"fle*bird`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of several species of beautiful birds of Australia and New Guinea, of the genera Ptiloris and Craspidophora, allied to the paradise birds.

Note: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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