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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 how they court, nest, and live in New Guinea, Australia, and nearby islands.
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Aug 5, 2022 · Learn how to grow and care for bird of paradise, a tropical plant that resembles a colorful bird. Find out about its types, light, soil, water, fertilizer, pruning, and more.
- Strelitzia reginae, Strelitzia nicolai
- Strelitziaceae
- Bird of paradise, crane flower
- Herbaceous perennial
Birds of Paradise. Scientific Name: Paradisaeidae. Type: Birds. Size: 4.75 to 39 inches. Size relative to a 6-ft man: There are more than three dozen species in the family Paradisaeidae, more...
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, a family of birds endemic to Papua New Guinea and nearby islands. Discover their spectacular ornamentation, courtship displays, iridescent colours, and threats from hunting and habitat loss.