The male bird is over two meters in length, in iridescent blue and green,with a crest and tail coverts.The coverts make a splendid fan when spread, and are like a beautiful curtain when closed.

• 雄鸟的体长可达两米以上，通体蓝绿色，有金属光泽，头顶一簇直立的冠羽，有尾屏，开屏时华丽无比，下垂时精美若帘。