Birds of Paradise Photos -- National Geographic

Count Raggi's Bird of Paradise

Photograph by James P. Blair

The Count Raggi's bird of paradise is the national bird of Papua New Guinea.
Lesser Bird of Paradise

Photograph by Tim Laman

The male lesser bird of paradise, like others in its genus, has beautiful plumage, which he displays to females in an elaborate courtship dance.
Princess Stephanie's Bird of Paradise

Photograph by Robert Sisson

Also known as a paradise magpie, Princess Stephanie's birds of paradise wear striking black feathers.
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Ribbon-Tailed Bird of Paradise

Photograph by Robert Sisson

Divas of the avian world, elaborately feathered birds of paradise, like this ribbon-tailed species, practice elaborate courtship rituals.

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