The Bird of Paradise

THE BIRD OF PARADISE

(CENDRAWASIH)

SCIENCE SPECIFICATION                           
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Superfamily:Corvoidea
Family:Paradisaeidae
Vigors, 1825

The Bird of Paradise are rare birds which is founded in eastern Indonesia,Papua New Guinea, and Australia.The bird which has a mix of more than three vibrant colors on their feathers are originated from this island. Its exceptional beauty makes Cendrawasih named "The Bird of Paradise" by the British people, who previously refused to believe in its existence because of their beauty. Cendrawasih was used as a gift for the Kings in 1522 after the European acknowledging the bird’s existence.

Normally, the length of a Cendrawasih reaches up to around 13 inches. Having long bills and strong feet, Cendrawasih is known for its extravagantly gorgeous feathers extending from the beak, wings or head.

It has different colors all over its body, ranging from yellow and blue to red and green. However, the beautiful feathers are common properties of the male species only, as they need them for mating, to appeal to the female birds.The male birds will show off their wide and striking feathers, while dancing a graceful courtship movement to charm the heart of the females. In contrast, the females’ feathers lack in color. They have dull feathers to protect them when laying eggs and raising their young ones.Most Cendrawasih are polygamous, although some also mate for life. Interestingly, monogamous male Cendrawasih are dull in color just like the female.


HABITAT 

The majority of birds-of-paradise live in tropical forests, including rainforest, swamps and moss forest, nearly all of them solitary tree dwellers.Several species have been recorded in coastal mangroves.In Indonesia,you can see a Bird of Paradise in Papua,specificly in Mamberamo Foja, Merauke, Wamena and Jaya Wijaya districts.

FOOD
The Bird of paradise foods dominated by fruits and arthropods,but they also eat some of nectar and small vertebrates.Even the birds-of-paradise that are primarily insect eaters will still take large amounts of fruit.

BREEDING
It seems that Cendrawasih has a kind of unique and complicated breeding method. The males compete to win a female by showing off their beauty. Some other types like Cicinnurus and Parotia have their own dances for mating. This bird is polygamous and there are several hybrids that are considered as the new variants although some of them are not valid yet.

UNIQUE FACTS
  • The presence of Cendrawasih was not known yet in the world before Antonio Pigafetta brought it to Spain in 1522. 
  •  If you plan to watch the birds are not using any kind of perfume or simply not taking shower before going for bird watching, as Cendrawasih has a high smelling sensitivity.
  • Cendrawasih also gifted with the beautiful voice and mesmerizing dancing.
Questions
1.Which Fillum does The Bird of Paradise include?
2.What does Cendrawasih uses in 1522?
3.Where can we see The Bird of Paradise?
4.How do Cendrawasih breed?
5.Why we can't use perfume when we want to see Cendrawasih?

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