Until recently, researchers thought that the island of New Guinea was home to a single species of the superb bird-of-paradise, the bird with the now-famous “smiley face” dance routine.

Carola Parotia (Parotia carolae), Superb bird of paradise (Lophorina superba), and Blue bird of paradise (Paradisaea rudolphi) all have wildly different displays they perform for their female ...

The Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise, to use its full name, raises its cape while displaying a brilliantly bright blue chest. This, as well as startling spots on its head, is designed to impress ...

Distinctive courtship phenotype of the Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise Lophorina niedda Mayr, 1930 confirms new species status. PeerJ , 2018; 6: e4621 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.4621 Cite This Page : ...

First dates are a little weird for everybody, but the Superb Bird-of-Paradise may have the craziest first date in the animal kingdoms. This avian actually warps its whole body and dances so that ...

Blue bird of paradise: Shy Serenader I’m a ... for a good reason to puff out my emerald green breast shield. Superb bird of paradise: Oddball looking for love I’m definitely not your average ...

Scientists at the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) have teamed up with candymaker Mars to use the Crispr gene-editing technology to protect one of the world’s favorite treats. The goal: give ...

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It's hard to find a more superb bird than the superb bird of paradise. Males have an elaborate courtship ritual during which they spread out their black cape until only a bright blue breast plate ...