Blue Bird-of-Paradise
Blue Bird-of-Paradise
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The Blue Bird-of-Paradise is an exceptionally beautiful and elegant species, famous for the male's velvety black body, bright red back, and two long, delicate, wire-like tail streamers that end in coiled, iridescent blue discs. He also has a distinctive white eye-ring. The female is duller.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane forests of southeastern New Guinea. It inhabits humid montane cloud forests, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Locate a male's display site, which is typically a specific branch high in a tree. Observe from a hidden position. Look for the male hanging upside down and displaying his tail wires. Its loud, mournful calls are a key locator.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours. Males display during the breeding season, often in the early morning. It is a resident species.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane forests of southeastern New Guinea. It inhabits humid montane cloud forests, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Locate a male's display site, which is typically a specific branch high in a tree. Observe from a hidden position. Look for the male hanging upside down and displaying his tail wires. Its loud, mournful calls are a key locator.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours. Males display during the breeding season, often in the early morning. It is a resident species.
The male Blue Bird-of-Paradise displays while hanging upside down from a branch, swaying from side to side to highlight his brilliant red and black plumage and the mesmerizing blue discs on his tail wires.
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