Zoology of the ZooPl. CLXXII
Greater bird-of-paradise
Paradisaea apoda
Aves · Passeriformes · Paradisaeidae
Fig. 1. Greater bird-of-paradise
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 43 cm long, males with long plumes |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 0.2-0.3 kg |
| Food | Fruit, insects |
| Lifespan | Unknown in the wild |
| Society | Males display together in leks |
| Habitat | forest |
| Range | Asia, Australia |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Males gather in treetop "leks" and shake golden plumes while females choose. Its name apoda (footless) comes from trade skins sent to Europe without feet.
Observe: Watch the head-down display with plumes raised.