What is "epimachus"

Epimachus \E*pim"a*chus\ ([-e]*p[i^]m"[.a]*k[u^]s), prop. n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'epi`machos equipped for battle; 'epi` for + ma`chh battle.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of highly ornate and brilliantly colored birds of Australia, allied to the birds of Paradise. [1913 Webster] ||

Epimachus is a genus of bird-of-paradise from highland forests in New Guinea. They have long decurved sickle-like bills and long tails. Males of both species have extensive iridescent blackish to their plumage, while females are overall brown with barred underparts.

The two members of the genus Drepanornis are sometimes included in Epimachus, but their tail is far shorter and their sexual dimorphism is less extreme.

Epimachus is a genus of birds of paradise from New Guinea.

Epimachus may also refer to:

• Epimachus of Athens (c. 300 BC), ancient Greek engineer and architect
• Saint Epimachus (died 362), Roman martyr
• Saint Epimachus of Pelusium, Egyptian martyr