Name: Red bird
of paridise A.K.A paradisaea rubra
Size/colour : The
red bird of paradise measures up to 33 cm long or 77 cm long, including the
ornamental red plumes that require at least six years to fully attain. The male
has an emerald green face and a pair of elongated black corkscrew-shaped tail
wires, dark green feather pompoms above
each eye and a train of glossy crimson red plumes with whitish tips at either
side of the breast.
Habitat: The
red bird of paradise lives in the lowland rainforest of Waigeo and Batanta
islands of Raja Ampat, west papua. This species shares its habitat with another
Bird-of-paradise, the Wilson’s bird of paradise.
Eats: The
diet consists mainly of fruits, berries and arthropods (mini-beasts) It is also
an omnivore.
Endangered: Luckily
they are not endangered but near threatened because their feathers are wanted
for display.
Really nice post Glyn!
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