Paradise Bird

The animal Paradise Bird is known for its beauty and grace,
Its feathers are a rainbow of colors, a wonder to embrace.
It lives in the forests of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia,
Where it feeds on fruits and insects, and sings with a sweet aria.

The male Paradise Bird has a special way to attract a mate,
He performs a dance on a branch, a display of skill and fate.
He spreads his wings and tail, and shows off his ornamental plumes,
He hopes to impress a female, who watches from the glooms.

The Paradise Bird is a marvel of nature, a sight to behold,
It is a symbol of joy and freedom, a treasure more precious than gold.
It is a bird of paradise, a name that fits it well,
It is a gift to the world, a living fairy tale.

The Paradise Bird, also known as the bird-of-paradise, is a family of birds that consists of about 45 species.

They live in eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and eastern Australia.

The birds-of-paradise are threatened by habitat loss and hunting, as their feathers are highly valued for decoration and trade.

Some species are endangered or vulnerable, while others are more common and widespread.

Conservation efforts are underway to protect these unique and beautiful birds, which are considered a natural treasure of the region.

• The long, curved, and colorful feathers that extend from the head, wings, tail, or beak of the males.
  These feathers are used to attract females and to compete with other males.
  Some examples are the King of Saxony bird-of-paradise, which has two long, wiry feathers on its head that can vibrate, and the Superb bird-of-paradise, which can spread its breast shield and cape to form a black disk with a blue-green eye spot.

• The sexual dimorphism, which means that the males and females look very different from each other.
  The males are usually much more colorful and ornate than the females, who are often brown or gray.
  This is because the males need to impress the females, who are the ones who choose their mates.
  The females also need to blend in with their surroundings to avoid predators while nesting and raising their young.

• The variety of breeding systems, which range from monogamy to lek-type polygamy.
  Some species form long-term pair bonds and share parental care, while others have no social bonds and mate with multiple partners.
  Some species gather in leks, which are communal display areas where males perform their dances and show off their feathers to females.
  The females then visit the leks and select the most attractive males to mate with.