Bird of Paradise

Bird-of-Paradise : The Majestic Bird of Papua Source : telkomuniversity.ac.id The bird-of-paradise , known locally in Indonesia as Cendrawasih, is a group of birds that belongs to the family Paradisaeidae . These birds mainly inhabit the tropical rainforests of New Guinea, the Maluku Islands, and certain areas of eastern Australia. They are classified under the order Passeriformes , and scientists recognize around 42 different species within this family . Bird-of-paradise species are famous for their striking appearance , especially the males , which display remarkable feather formations . Most of them live in dense forest regions where their species have developed with limited outside influence over time. One of the most distinctive characteristics of the bird-of-paradise is its clear sexual dimorphism . Female birds usually have brown or muted feathers that help them blend into their surroundings . In contrast, males show bright , shimmering colors and unique decora...