Magnificent riflebird
This is a male bird of paradise. The iridescent feathers on his breast form a shining shield which he displays in a dance to attract females. Female birds are solely responsible for nest building, incubation and nurturing their offspring. This bird is from the collection of Sir HJ Veitch.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 62/1924/1003
- Category
- Natural History
- Collection Class
- Birds
- Collection Area Region
- Melanesia
- Collector Excavator
- Veitch, Sir Harry J (from the collection of)
- Common Name
- magnificent riflebird
- Simple Name
- bird
