Joel Sartoreのインスタグラム(joelsartore) - 7月25日 20時00分
This vibrant beauty is a male lesser bird-of-paradise @officialdwazoo. Native to New Guinea, these birds are experiencing population declines as a result of habitat loss, but thankfully they have demonstrated an ability to adapt to human-modified environments, suggesting that hope remains for future generations if land is managed properly. In the wild, males can be seen lekking, or participating in a communal breeding display, in an attempt to attract a mate. Up to a dozen adult males may display together in single tree, using their bright feathers to put on an unforgettable performance. #birdofparadise #green #yellow #male #display #lekking #brightfeathers #stunning #newguinea #photoark #savetogether
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kallypso94
You left out that one of the tribes shoot males down with arrows because it is a step in their rituals of getting engaged and married. The feather are used as head dresses for husbands.
davealamode
@happy_beatle69 I think Nat Geo had piece on them stating that a lack of natural predators is what allowed them to evolve such ridiculous color patterns and mating rituals
astro.pram
Beautiful creature!! They are also native at Papua so i’m sure Indonesians would appreciate if you also add the hashtag #indonesia #papua ??
roosholleman
Saw them displaying on their leks in Nimbokrang last October. They’re an energetic bunch :), and lesser in name only! Wowk wowk wowk wowk!
genelope8
So funny to see this guy today. Just finished reading “The Feather Thief,” in which he (and his brethren) have a starring role.
happy_beatle69
They ARRRRRRRRE gorgeous birds.......& quite comical to watch in their courting rituals.(ALL OF THE BIRDS OF PARADISE 😁)
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