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.
Characteristic features of male individuals in this genus include an ornamental plumage composed of six curled head plumes with black oval ends, a neck collar formed from decomposed black feathers that can be spread into a skirt-like pattern, and bright or iridescent markings on their heads and throats.