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Like other birds-of-paradise, the western parotia is sexually dimorphic. The male has black plumage with an iridescent structurally colored golden-green breast shield …
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Like other birds-of-paradise, the western parotia is sexually dimorphic. The male has black plumage with an iridescent structurally colored golden-green breast shield …
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Females are slightly smaller, averaging at 29 cm (11.4 in) and weighing on average 86 to 112 g (3.0 to 3.9 oz). Both genders …
The Splendid astrapia’s generic name is Astrapia, which is of the word “Astraipios”, meaning lightning flash or glare, referring to the brilliant iridescent plumage of the Astrapias. Its specific name, “splendidissima”, means “most splendid”, again …
The splendid astrapia is a bird-of-paradise about 39 cm long. The male is black with an iridescent yellow-green mantle . It has a blue-green throat, dark green below.
This poorly known …
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Nestlings hatch naked and with their eyes closed and stay on the nest until fledging . Victoria’s riflebird nestlings are brooded for the first six …
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Prints will be shipped with a clear protective sleeve and sturdy backing. This print …
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She is mostly covered in brown with black barring on the underparts. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Seleucidis. The male displays on …
Login to view larger versions of VIREO images or to place an order.137 Images found. The eastern slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes starts about an hours drive east of Quito, heading past Papallacta. Hint – …
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Prints will be shipped with a clear protective sleeve and sturdy backing. This print is adapted from a vintage illustration …