birds-of-paradise
New Guinea showoffs
Birds-of-paradise are tropical birds native to New Guinea and nearby regions, famous for the males' extravagant plumage and elaborate courtship displays.
The name also applies to a flowering plant with vivid orange and blue petals resembling a bird in flight: She planted birds-of-paradise along the walkway.
Singular: bird-of-paradise.
Bird's complete feather coat
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- displayPresentation for viewing
leks · dimorphism · ornamentation · superb · Wilson's · endemic · Papua · rainforest
Strikingly impressive to behold
- resplendentImpressively beautiful, richly shining
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
extravagant · fantastical · otherworldly · dazzling · rare · elusive · mysterious · alluring
plumage
Bird's complete feather coat
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
display · leks · dimorphism · ornamentation · superb · Wilson's · endemic · Papua · rainforest · canopy
spectacular
Strikingly impressive to behold
- resplendentImpressively beautiful, richly shining
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
opulent · extravagant · fantastical · otherworldly · dazzling · rare · elusive · mysterious · alluring · sumptuous
inflorescence
Plant's complete bloom arrangement
blue · tropical · perennial · rhizome · florist · bouquet · arrangement · centerpiece · vase · floristry