This striking plume of yellow is the fluorescing tail feathers of a male emperor bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea guilielmi). Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright colours and courtship displays.

Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species appear to shape-shift as they elongate plumes of feathers, fan their wings, or ...

Orange Bird of Paradise are rarely sold outside of the tropics. Make no mistake, they’re incredibly common in climates where they grow well (think Florida and California). They don’t have the instant ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Birds-of-paradise are a stunning example of naturally occurring bright colors, and we’re not talking about the flowers. A recent study by the American Museum of Natural History ...

Bird of paradise is one of the most beautiful blooms in any garden, but they're not built for cold weather. Here's how to handle them during the winter.

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

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