Friday 4 April 2014

Birds of Paradise / Paradisaeidae

Birds of paradise

The birds of paradise are the most beautiful birds, with their vibrant colours and personality along with it, their feathers are very rare and spectacular, in all the many forms.
They also put on an amazing show, to other mates.
There are more than three dozen species in the family, more commonly known as the birds of paradise. Most are distinguished by striking colours and bright plumage of yellow, blue, scarlet, and green. 

Males put their bright colours and unusual ornaments to good use when they display for females. Their elaborate dances, poses, and other rituals accentuate their appearance and put on a phenomenal show for both female birds and any humans lucky enough to be in the vicinity. 
These birds also lend their name to a colourful flower. South Africa's bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a member of the banana family. It sports a beautiful flower believed to resemble the avian bird of paradise in flight.

Size relative to a man: Ribbon tail...
Illustration: Bird of paradise compared with adult man
                  
                                  
Mating Dance:

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