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Superb bird-of-paradise Notes
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editThe superb bird-of-paradise are a dimorphic species. [2]
Habitat
editThe superb bird-of-paradise inhabits most commonly in rain forests or forest edges of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. They can also be found inhabiting mountainous habitats of the forests in New Guinea.[3]
The superb bird-of-paradise are also usually found on top of the trees that reside in the rain forests. [4]
Food/Prey
editThe superb bird-of-paradise travels across the trees in the forest to catch its prey which can vary depending on seasonal availability of food. [3] The superb bird-of-paradise have not only been known to eat fruits and insects, but also have been spotted preying on larger animals such as frogs, reptiles, and other small birds.[4] They can sometimes be seen foraging food on the grounds of the forest for insects. [5]
Predators
editKnown predators of the superb bird-of-paradise include hawks and snakes. [4] However, besides predators in the wild, the most prominant danger to the superb bird-of-paradise would be humans who hunt the birds or cause deforestation, destroying the habitats of the birds. [5]
Courtship Display
editThe show that males put on to attract females can be a long process that takes up many hours in a day. [6] These species are polygenous and usually will mate with more than one female.[2]
Reproduction and Chick Behavior
editThe superb bird-of-paradise form their nests on top of trees using soft material that they find around the forest such as leaves. When reproducing the, depending on the species, they usually produce from 1-3 eggs within a nest. It takes about 16-22 days for the eggs to hatch and for the chicks to be born. After that, chicks will be able to live on their own within 16-30 days, leaving their nest and becoming independent. [5] Male superb bird's-of-paradise tend to take about two years longer for them to mature compared to the females. Also, it will take about 4-7 years for males to develop their feathers for their courtship displays. [4]
Secondary Source
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Tertiary Source
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- ^ a b c d "Bird of Paradise | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants". animals.sandiegozoo.org. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
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- ^ Society, National Geographic. "Birds of Paradise, Bird of Paradise Pictures, Bird of Paradise Facts - National Geographic". National Geographic. Retrieved 2017-04-23.