Cenderawasih Red Bird from Papua.

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Dear Steemians.

Bird Cenderawasih red or in scientific language can be called Paradisaea rubra is not only unique but also interesting. In addition to the beautiful feathers are seen, this bird is a polygamist caller birds.


How are the characteristics?

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Red Cenderawasih is not too big like her relative, Paradisaea apoda. Its length is only about 33 cm and is included in the Paradisaea clan. Adult male reddish cenderawasih bird is about 72 cm. The feathers that adorn this bird are red blood with white tip on the side of the stomach. Facial hair is dark green, its lilies are yellow and its tail section has two long black double-stranded (antennae) ropes. While the female bird is smaller than the male with the dark brown face. In addition, female birds do not have feather ornaments like birds.

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Paradise bird species is polygamy. Male birds of cenderawasih captivate their partners with dance rituals that show off their ornate feathers. After copulation, the male bird leaves the female and starts looking for another partner. The female hatches and raises her own child into adulthood. Feed for Cenderawasih Red birds are fruits and insects. Can bananas, papaya mature and others.

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