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| Male Black Sicklebill |
Epimachus Fastosus:
As
the name implies , Black Sicklebill a large bird of paradise, with a long ,
strong, curved beak. The tail is immensely long, these are largest plumed birds
of paradise, colorful and richly decorated family and is known for the species
. The Black Sicklebill (Epimachus Fastosus) male reaching up to 110 cm in length,
and female is 48 cm long. The male Black Sicklebill is the longest member of Paradisaeidae family. Most
members of this family of birds, male black sicklebills are remarkably larger
and more gorgeous in outlook than females, they are rich black in colour but
show a beautiful metallic green and purple iridescence in certain light
conditions. Females are filled with chestnut brown margins. The underparts are off white
and feature sensitive dark-brown stripping. In both male & female, they have reddish
