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6 Fun Facts

Birds-of-paradise, also known as Paradisaeidae, Bird-of-paradise, Birds of paradise

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Not all species of bird-of-paradise are brightly colored or possess fancy feathered "ornaments." Not all of the males leave the females after breeding.

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Plumage: The majority of birds of paradise are sexual dimorphic.

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For centuries people have used bird-of-paradise feathers as symbols of wealth, power or sexuality.

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The King of Saxony bird-of-paradise likes to eat mainly fruits, false figs, berries, insects and arthropods.

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Humans have regarded birds of paradise as highly-valued specimens for years.

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Covered in spectacular plumage, each species within the Paradisaeidae family is distinct.