ðə kˈɑːmən nˈeɪm "ɹˈaɪflɪbˌɜːd" kˈʌmz fɹʌmðə lˈaɪknəs ʌv ðɛɹ blˈæk vˈɛlvɪɾi plˈuːmɪdʒ tə ðə jˈuːnɪfˌɔːɹm ʌvðə bɹˈɪɾɪʃ ˈɑːɹmi ɹˈaɪfəl bɹɪɡˈeɪd.
The common name "riflebird" comes from the likeness of their black velvety plumage to the uniform of the British Army Rifle Brigade.