Ocreatus underwoodii (Booted Racket-tail)
Ocreatus underwoodii (R. Lesson, 1832)
8-9 cm Short (1.2 cm), straight bill. The male's spectacular tail has the two outer feathers very long, curved and ending in bluish-green rackets. Bright metallic green overall, but the throat more iridescent. Small white leg puffs. Female quite different. Metallic green above, mainly white below…
