What Are The Birds Of Paradise

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Birds of paradise is a family of brightly coloured birds found in New Guinea and surrounding areas.

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They are famous for the elaborate plumage, ornate feathers and complex courtship displays.

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The majority of these birds live in eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and eastern Australia.

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Males are known for their extremely long, elaborate, and brightly coloured feathers. Females are typically plainer.

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Males perform complex courtship rituals, sometimes for hours, to attract females.

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They range in size from small species, like the king bird-of-paradise, to larger ones, such as the curl-crested manucode.

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They exhibit diverse breeding systems, including monogamy and lekking, where males gather to perform courtship displays.

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Their diet is primarily fruit, but they also eat insects and other arthropods. 

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