BIRD OF PARADISE

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RYAN BORNEO PUTRA

 WHAT IS
BIRD OF PARADISE
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,
THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE SEXUALLY DIMORPHIC. THE MALES OF
THESE SPECIES TEND TO HAVE VERY LONG, ELABORATE FEATHERS
EXTENDING FROM THE BEAK, WINGS, TAIL OR HEAD. FOR THE MOST PART
THEY ARE CONFINED TO DENSE RAINFOREST HABITAT. THE DIET OF ALL
SPECIES IS DOMINATED BY FRUIT AND TO A LESSER EXTENT ARTHROPODS.
THE BIRDS-OF-PARADISE HAVE A VARIETY OF BREEDING SYSTEMS,
RANGING FROM MONOGAMY TO LEK-TYPE[2] POLYGAMY.

A NUMBER OF SPECIES ARE THREATENED BY HUNTING AND HABITAT LOSS.

 FACT ABOUT
BIRD OF PARADISE
Birds-of-paradise range in size
from the king bird-of-paradise at
50 g (1.8 oz) and 15 cm (5.9 in)
SIZE to the curl-crested manucode at
appearances
44 cm (17 in) and 430 g (15 oz).
The male black sicklebill, with its
long tail, is the longest species at
110 cm (43 in). In most species,
the tails of the males are larger
and longer than the female,
varies depending on species,
from approximately 50 grams or
WEIGHT 1.8 oz (King bird of paradise) to
lifespan
448 grams or 15.8 oz (Curl-
crested Manucode). Plumage:
The majority of birds of paradise
are sexual dimorphic.
Most are distinguished by
striking colors and bright
plumage of yellow, blue, scarlet,
and green. These colors
distinguish them as some of the
world's most dramatic and
attractive birds.
Birds Of Paradise can live for 5
to 8 years.
tropical forests
Habitat. The colorful plumage of these birds is
habitat largely restricted to males. Birds of paradise
are found in the tropical forests of New Guinea,
eastern Indonesia, and northern Australia.
The feeding habits of birds of paradise
are not well known, but it is believed that
most are fruit eaters. Most birds of
DIET paradise eat insects; they have been
observed tearing apart dead wood to get
to insects. Some have been seen eating
seeds, frogs, reptiles, and nestling birds
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WHY ARE THEY IN

DANGER
Birds of paradise are threatened by habitat loss and deforestation.
The brightly colored feathers of birds of paradise have also made
them a target of hunters and tribal peoples who use the feathers
for costumes and clothing. Massive declines in the birds of paradise
populations have resulted.
HOW CAN WE
PROTECT THEM ?
Scientists tell us the best way to protect
01. endangered species is to protect the places
where they live
Donate to organizations created to
02. help our zoo animals and wildlife

Supporting Environmental Conservation Efforts

03. The next step that can be taken is that the
community must support the efforts made by the
government and other institutions that are carrying
out environmental preservation.

04. Not doing rare animal hunting

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