Blue bird-of-paradise  (Paradisaea rudolphi)

Description

Birds-of-paradise are one of the most spectacular and colourful groups of birds in the world, and the blue bird-of-paradise with its stunning plumage is no exception. These birds have blue feathers on their wings, back and tail; the bill is ivory in colour and there is a white ring around the eyes (1). Males also have fine blue tail plumes with two delicate, long streamers, whilst in contrast to the dark males, females have chestnut underparts (1). During their mating display, males will give a rhythmic 'wahr...wahr...' call (1).

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