It closely resembles the crimson-plumed Raggiana bird-of-paradise, but has apricot orange rather than crimson flank plumes. The female is an overall brown bird with yellow head and dark brown face.
This creature shares similarities with the crimson-plumed Raggiana bird-of-paradise, specifically in its appearance, but differs in the color of its flank plumes (apricot orange instead of crimson). The female exhibits a distinct brown coloration with yellow head and dark brown facial features.