Magnificent bird-of-paradise
Diphyllodes magnificus
ok. 19 cmDorosły ptak
Body length
Body length
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- Mass
- 55–86 gDorosłe osobniki
Magnificent bird-of-paradise — size comparison
The magnificent bird-of-paradise lives in humid New Guinean forests. It eats fruit and arthropods, and the male maintains a display site near the forest floor,
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Length
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Body lengthScale in cm
05101520
approx. 19 cm
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Magnificent bird-of-paradise — size comparison — facts and sources
The magnificent bird-of-paradise lives in humid New Guinean forests. It eats fruit and arthropods, and the male maintains a display site near the forest floor, removing leaves and other obstacles.
On the cleared arena he displays ornamental feathers to visiting females. After mate choice, the female nests and raises young alone.