Emperor Bird-of-paradise
A species of Paradisaea birds-of-paradise Scientific name : Paradisaea guilielmi Genus : Paradisaea birds-of-paradise
Emperor Bird-of-paradise, A species of Paradisaea birds-of-paradise
Botanical name: Paradisaea guilielmi
Genus: Paradisaea birds-of-paradise
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The emperor bird-of-paradise is large, approximately 33 cm long, yellow and brown with a reddish-brown iris, bluish-grey bill and purplish-brown legs. The male has an extensive dark emerald green face and throat, two very long tail wires and large white ornamental flank plumes. The female is almost similar to the male, but has an all brown plumage, smaller in size and has no ornamental plumes.
Size
31 - 33 cm
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Birds-of-paradise Species
Emperor Bird-of-paradise