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17 genera, 45 species [1] 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. The members of this family are perhaps best known for the plumage of the males of the species ...
Grouped as flagbirds are the six-plumed birds-of-paradise—the four species of Parotia—and the King of Saxony’s bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti).The former have elaborate flank plumes as well as six flag-tipped wires projecting back from the head; the latter has a shoulder-cape and a pair of long head-streamers composed of about 40 squarish lobes with an enameled appearance.
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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 appea...
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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.
Oct 15, 2012 · Learn about the challenges and rewards of capturing every species of bird-of-paradise on camera. See stunning images and videos of these colorful and exotic birds from the field and the lab.
Oct 19, 2023 · Learn how the males of these colorful and exotic birds evolved their showy feathers and elaborate dances to impress the females, who make the choice of mates. Explore the diversity and evolution of birds-of-paradise with photos, facts, and a video.
