birds of paradise

The birds of paradise are members of the order Passeriformes Paradisaeidae family. They are found in eastern Indonesia, the islands of Torres Strait, Papua New Guinea, Australia and the east. Bird family members are known for their feathers in male birds of many kinds, especially the feathers are very elongated and complex that grew from the beak, wings or head. Size of Paradise birds of paradise from the King at 50 grams and 15 cm to Paradise Part-sickle Black at 110 cm and Paradise Crest Manukod-rolled at 430 grams.

The most famous birds of paradise are members of the genus Paradisaea, including its type species, large yellow paradise, Paradisaea apoda. This species was described from specimens brought to Europe from trading expeditions. The specimen was prepared by native traders by removing the wings and legs in order to be decorated. It is not known by the explorers and led the belief that these birds never landed but remain in the air because the feathers. This is the origin name of the bird of paradise ('bird paradise' by the British) and the name of the type apoda - which means 'no legs'.

Many species have elaborate mating rituals, with mating system types Paradisaea are male birds gather to compete beautiful show at the female birds to be mating. While other species such as the types Cicinnurus and Parotia have an irregular marriage dance. Males in sexually dimorphic species are polygamous. Many bird hybrids are described as new species, and several species of doubtful is good.

Number eggs somewhat less certain. In large type, perhaps almost always one egg. Smaller types can produce as much as 2-3 eggs.