For this week's letter in the Animal Alphabet, I give you five of the most peculiarly adorned creatures in the animal kingdom, all close relatives from the islands of New Guinea. From top to bottom, they are:
The King of Saxony Bird of Paradise
Wallace's Standardwing Bird of Paradise
The King Bird of Paradise
Wilson's Bird of Paradise
The Western Parotia
Although they are a trip to draw and a marvel of color, the best way to see the birds of paradise is in action, so I encourage you to check the video links I've put behind their names. If you've never seen them before, there's a decent chance your mind will be blown.
And as with all birds of paradise the guys are such good lookers and handsome fellows no female can resist his charms and guile
ReplyDeletethe Male Riflebird uses his Wings in his little courtship display
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