superb bird-of-paradise

The superb bird-of-paradise (Lophorina superba) is a species of bird known for the male's striking plumage. This includes an erectile, fan-shaped tuft on each shoulder and a metallic green gorget on its breast. The male's overall coloration is deep violet to nearly black with green reflections.1

Birds-of-paradise, in general, are small to medium-sized forest birds found in New Guinea and nearby islands, with some species also in Australia. Males are renowned for their vibrant and often bizarrely shaped plumage, which they display during courtship rituals on chosen perches or cleared forest floor areas called leks. After mating, the less colorful females typically build the nest and raise the young alone.2