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The birds-of-paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes. The majority of species are found in eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and eastern Australia. The family has 45 species in 17 genera.
Learn about the 45 species of bird-of-paradise, small to medium-sized forest birds with colourful and bizarre plumage. Find out their distribution, behaviour, and classification, and see photos of their stunning displays.
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- King Bird-of-Paradise. The male king bird-of-paradise is the brightest of all the types of birds-of-paradise, and it is often described as a living gem.
- Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise. Next time you see the flag of Papua New Guinea, take a closer look at the emblem depicted. The Raggina bird-of-paradise is the country’s national bird, and the silhouette of an adult-plumaged male bird-of-paradise appears in the top right-hand corner.
- Trumpet Manucode. Trumpet manucodes were not named for their plumage but because of their loud calls. Their voices have been described as powerful, loud, and trumpet-like.
- Crinkle-Collared Manucode. Crinkle-collared manucodes are another type of bird-of-paradise that is sexually monomorphic. One interesting point to note, though, is that mature females are slightly larger than males and measure 13 inches, while the average length of males is 9.8 inches.
Learn about the colorful and dramatic birds of paradise, a family of more than three dozen species with stunning feathers and ornaments. See how they display for females with elaborate dances and poses in New Guinea and Australia.
Mar 27, 2017 · Deep in the forests of New Guinea there is a rich variety of life, each more bizarre than the last. One such spectacle is the male Bird of Paradise who appears to go to extraordinary lengths...
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Learn about the diverse and colourful birds of paradise, their habitats, diets, courtship displays, and threats. Discover how they use feathers, sounds, and colours to attract mates and survive in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea.
Jan 21, 2011 · Learn about the 42 species of bird of paradise, their plumage, habitat, diet, breeding, and threats. Discover their bizarre and complex courtship displays, their cultural significance, and their hybridization.
