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Victoria's Riflebird (f)
peterday

Victoria's Riflebird (f) (Ptiloris victoriae)

This is a bird of paradise. The male is jet-black, and conditions were so dark I couldn't get a decent image of him. Next year we're going back in the display season and should get some photos. They readily come close to be fed fruit.
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Habitat
Rainforest
Location
Chambers Wildlife Lodge, Queensland
Date taken
02/07/2019
Scientific name
Ptiloris victoriae
Equipment used
Canon EOS 80D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM
njlarsen
Opus Editor
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This female is certainly a good-looking bird in her own right

Niels
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
WOW, spectacular close-up of this extraordinary species. She has huge feet and a huge bill. Gorgeous photography Peter! TFS!
 
bievreJJ
WOW!!! splendid closeup of this wonderful bird, Peter!!!! awesome details, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Stunning closeup of this fabulous bird, Peter ... superb work ... tfs ...
 
drkishore
Stunning close up on this beauty Pete!!! Your next trip should bag you the prize!! TFS!!!
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
A beautifully detailed closeup of this Victoria's Riflebird and quite a different name for a bird ;)
 

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