\Ri"fle*bird`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
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.