Blue bird-of-paradise — size comparison

The blue bird-of-paradise inhabits New Guinea's mountain forests, searching vegetation for fruit and small animals. Males have extensive blue plumage displa

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Length

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Blue bird-of-paradise

Paradisornis rudolphi

ok. 30 cmDorosły ptak
Body length

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Mass
158–189 gDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Body lengthScale in cm
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Blue bird-of-paradiseBody lengthapprox. 30 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Blue bird-of-paradise — size comparison — facts and sources

The blue bird-of-paradise inhabits New Guinea's mountain forests, searching vegetation for fruit and small animals. Males have extensive blue plumage displayed during courtship.

The male displays hanging upside down from a branch, spreading ornamental feathers. After choosing a partner the female builds a nest and cares for offspring alone.

Measurement sources