Birds-of-Paradise Project Introduction
The Birds-of-Paradise Project reveals the astounding beauty of 39 of the
most exquisitely specialized animals on earth. After 8 years and 18
expeditions to New Guinea, Australia, and nearby islands, Cornell Lab
scientist Ed Scholes and National Geographic photojournalist Tim Laman
succeeded in capturing images of all 39 species in the bird-of-paradise
family for the first time ever. This trailer gives a sense of their
monumental undertaking and the spectacular footage that resulted. Filmed
by Tim Laman, Ed Scholes, and Eric Liner.
The Blue Finch or Yellow-billed Blue Finch
The
Blue Finch or Yellow-billed Blue Finch (Porphyrospiza caerulescens) is a
species of bird in the Thraupidae (tanager-family). Sometimes
classified in the bunting and American sparrow family Emberizidae, a
recent study has shown it to belong in the Thraupidae. It is found in
Bolivia and Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna (cerrado). It is
becoming rare due to habitat loss. Photo: Peter van Zoest.
Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) in West-Papua New Guinea
Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) in West-Papua New Guinea by Lars Petersson.
Reed Warbler Feeding a Common Cuckoo Chick
Reed Warbler feeding a Common Cuckoo chick by Per Harald Olsen. Some species of birds thrive not by carefully rearing their own young, but by pawning that task off on adults of other species. This is called Brood Parasitism.
The Great Tit (Parus major)
The Great Tit (Parus major) is a widespread and common species throughout Europe, the Middle East, Central and Northern Asia, and parts of North Africa. Photo: Pleskonics Ferenc.
Common Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis) in India by Omprakash Hatua.
OMG!!! It is not a common magpie it is a gorgeous magpie !!
Male Golden-winged Manakin
Male Golden-winged Manakin (Masius chrysopterus) trying to impress a female. This manakin is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.Posted by Birds on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Male Golden-winged Manakin (Masius chrysopterus) trying to impress a female. This manakin is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Narcondam Hornbill
Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami) by Niranjan Sant. This
hornbill is endemic to the Indian island of Narcondam in the Andamans.
The island is small, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square
kilometres (2.6 square miles), so this hornbill has the smallest home
range out of all the species of Asian hornbills.
The Red-billed Streamertail
The
Red-billed Streamertail (Trochilus polytmus), also known as the Doctor
Bird, is indigenous to Jamaica, where it is the most abundant and
widespread member of the hummingbird family. While most authorities now
consider it a separate species, some (including the American
Ornithologists' Union) continue to consider it conspecific with the
Black-billed Streamertail. The Red-billed Streamertail is the national
bird of Jamaica.
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