The bill is sickle-shaped. Browse our vast selection to find the right craft feathers for your needs. Home Creators Deborah Samuel Art. Epimachus fastuosus. It’s one of the displays in which the bird totally changes his shape. Deborah Samuel Art. Black Sicklebill. The male has ornamental plumes on the sides of his chest and a huge sabre-shaped central … The Brown Sicklebill averages 38 inches or 96cm in length. Follow. Clifford Frith and Dawn Frith Version: 1.0 — Published March 4, 2020 Text last updated June 22, 2017 The Black Sicklebill, Epimachus fastuosus, is a large bird of paradise of midmountain forests of New Guinea.The male has black plumage with an iridescent green, blue and purple scale-like feathers, red iris, bright yellow mouth, long curved black bill, huge sabre-shaped tail and large erectile fan-like plumes on sides of breast.The female is smaller than the male. By Deborah Samuel. Located in. Scientific name. Adult male, 110 cm including central tail feathers; female, 55 cm. The black sicklebill is a breath-taking creature. allusion to sword-like bill); fastuosus (Latin, proud, haughty).. It's a bird of paradise, and the male sicklebill's black feathers gleam with metallic blue, green and purple highlights. ... reflective tondo in black, white and brilliant orange, 2018. Sale. The male transforms into a horizontal comet shape on his display perch. But that all changes when a female comes by. ... Black Sicklebill IV. Striking patterns on peacock feathers, guinea feathers, and pheasant feathers are perfect for themed crafts and décor. He completely changes into something kind of otherworldly. Epimachus (Greek, equipped to fight; i.e. The Black Sicklebill (Epimachus fastosus) is a large bird of paradise of midmountain forests of New Guinea.The male has black plumage with iridescent green, blue and purple scale-like feathers, red irises, bright yellow mouth, long curved black bill, huge sabre-shaped tail and large erectile fan-like plumes on the sides of its breast. Black Sicklebills are elegant, slender birds with long bills and tails. Etymology. Contact 1stdibs. Common name. — [Tim] Well, the black sicklebill is, I think, is one of the most amazing bird-of paradise displays. Description. Category 2010s Contemporary Deborah Samuel Art. Pick luxurious, silken exotic feathers, ostrich feathers, or goose feathers for an indelible touch. Black Sicklebill The Thin Blue Line. Sexually dimorphic. The plumage ranges from a highly iridescent dark brown to black. More Ways to Browse. The eyes pale blue. He doesn't use his wings to do this; he uses flank feathers. Bloomfield, ON.