The birds of paradise are on the endangered animal list, you are correct. Why? Because of their beautiful feathers and color, the are killed for the making of clothing. Also, the natives use their feathers for the cheifs head band, which has at about 50 different feathers and at least 100 feathers in total for his clothing. In addition, the rest of the natives have a minimum of 5 feathers per person. It would sugh a sad thing if such beautiful and marvelous birds went extinct.
I realize there are many different varieties of Bird of Paradise, but as a general rule are they endangered? Or just certain species? Anyone know?
I would believe so.
The Red Bird-of-paradise is native to lowland rainforests of certain islands in West Papua.
The Superb Bird-of-paradise is evaluated as Least Concern on the iucn-red-listof Threatened Species.Read more: superb-bird-of-paradise
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The Blue Bird of Paradise is a Bird of Paradise. There are about 42 Bird of Paradise species, the Blue Bird of Paradise being one of them.
You can compare the Bird of Paradise's relationship with Papua New Guinea to Australia's with kangaroos. The Bird of Paradise is just a very common bird in New Guinea, that has become a symbol to represent PNG. To Papua New Guineans, the Bird of Paradise is their identity; it is a symbol of patriotism.
the bird of paradise eat insects
Paradise Bird was created in 1979-09.
There are 42 species of birds of paradise.
Bird of paradise is a complete flower.
Goldie's Bird-of-paradise was created in 1883.
Greater Bird-of-paradise was created in 1758.
Lesser Bird-of-paradise was created in 1809.