bird of paradise
New Guinea dancer
A bird of paradise is any of several tropical birds native to New Guinea and nearby regions, known for the males' extraordinarily elaborate plumage and courtship displays.
The name also applies to a striking ornamental plant with orange and blue flowers resembling a bird in flight: She planted bird of paradise along the fence.
Bird's complete feather coat
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- displayPresentation for viewing
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
mating · ritual · New Guinea · endemic · rainforest · canopy · male · iridescence
Flower or flourishing state
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
- bractLeaflike floral structure
- sepalsOuter whorl protecting buds
- petalsColored bloom segments
perennial · pollination · orange · South Africa · florist · bouquet · vase · arrangement
Aesthetic excellence
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
splendor · royalty · opulence · refinement · majesty · exquisite · divine · heavenly
Seldom found or seen
- unusualNot often encountered
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- foreignFrom another nation
intriguing · novelty · mysterious · luxuriant · fascination · unique · curiosity · collector
plumage
Bird's complete feather coat
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- displayPresentation for viewing
dance · mating · ritual · New Guinea · endemic · rainforest · canopy · male · iridescence · spectacular
bloom
Flower or flourishing state
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
- bractLeaflike floral structure
- sepalsOuter whorl protecting buds
petals · perennial · pollination · orange · South Africa · florist · bouquet · vase · arrangement · centerpiece
beauty
Aesthetic excellence
luxury · splendor · royalty · opulence · refinement · majesty · exquisite · divine · heavenly · ethereal
rare
Seldom found or seen
- unusualNot often encountered
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
foreign · intriguing · novelty · mysterious · luxuriant · fascination · unique · curiosity · collector · prized
bird of paradisehouse sparrow
Small songbird near buildings
hen · common crow · pigeon · wren · rock pigeon
bird of paradisecrow
Large black corvid
raven · vulture · carrion bird · buzzard · ugly duckling