Birds of Paradise

Learn about the dozens of species called birds of paradise. Discover the dramatic, brightly colored plumage that sets them apart from their peers.
Forbes

These Birds-Of-Paradise Are Glowing. Here’s Why It Matters

Greater bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea apoda) male, native to southwest New Guinea and Aru Islands, Indonesia. (Photo by: Philippe Clément/Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Many marine ...
CNN

Birds-of-paradise are sending secret color signals invisible to human eyes, scientists say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Many types of birds ...
nytimes.com

Birds of Paradise Glow on Mating Parade

The always colorful males light up with biofluorescence, sending off signals. A male Paradisaea rubra, or red bird-of-paradise.Credit...Rene Martin/American Museum of Natural History Supported by By ...