birds of paradise
New Guinea's flashiest
Birds of paradise are tropical birds native to New Guinea and nearby islands, known for the males' spectacular plumage and elaborate courtship displays.
The term also refers to a plant genus with striking orange and blue flowers that resemble the birds' exotic feathers: She planted birds of paradise along the fence.
Scientific study of birds
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- endemicNative to one area
- New GuineaOceanian island, split politically
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
beak · wing · rainforest · canopy · biodiversity · habitat · conservation · fauna
For beauty, not function
- tropical plantVegetation from hot climates
- orangeCitrus with segments
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
florist · South Africa · houseplant · landscaping · exotic · perennial · greenhouse
Ritualized movements seeking reproduction
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- leksAlbanian monetary units
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- mate selectionChoosing a romantic partner
sexual selection · attraction · reproduction · territory · display · bower · dancing · posturing
Bird's lightweight covering
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
ornamentation · dimorphism · molting · preen · pigmentation · contour feathers · cape · elongated
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
- Papua New GuineaSouthwest Pacific island nation
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- equatorialOf Earth's central line
- biodiversityRange of life forms
canopy · jungle · endemic · island · montane · cloud forest · Moluccas · Queensland
ornithology
Scientific study of birds
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- endemicNative to one area
- New GuineaOceanian island, split politically
feathers · beak · wing · rainforest · canopy · biodiversity · habitat · conservation · fauna · ornithologist
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- tropical plantVegetation from hot climates
- orangeCitrus with segments
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
arrangement · florist · South Africa · houseplant · landscaping · exotic · perennial · greenhouse
mating dance
Ritualized movements seeking reproduction
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- leksAlbanian monetary units
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
mate selection · sexual selection · attraction · reproduction · territory · display · bower · dancing · posturing · vocalizations
feathers
Bird's lightweight covering
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
vibrant · ornamentation · dimorphism · molting · preen · pigmentation · contour feathers · cape · elongated · metallic
rainforest
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
- Papua New GuineaSouthwest Pacific island nation
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- equatorialOf Earth's central line
biodiversity · canopy · jungle · endemic · island · montane · cloud forest · Moluccas · Queensland · remote
- birdsrobin, crow, eagle, owl, duck
- flowersroses, flower, tulips, daisies, lilies
- rainforest lifetoucans, orangutans, macaws, sloths, parrots
- tropical plantshibiscus, bougainvillea, frangipani, mahogany, palm trees
- WallaceaWallace Line, Sulawesi, Moluccas, Timor, Roti
birds of paradisesparrows
Small common songbirds
house sparrows · pigeons · crows · starlings · house finches
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