The males of the genus are characterized by an ornamental plumage consisting of six wired head plumes with black oval-shaped tips, a neck collar of black, decomposed feathers which can be spread into a skirt-like shape, and bright or iridescent head and throat markings.
Male members of the genus are marked by decorative plumage consisting of six curled head plumes with black tips, a neck collar made of decomposed black feathers that can be spread into a skirt-like shape, and vivid or iridescent markings on their heads and throats.