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how do birds of paradise (the bird NOT the flower) vary between and across species? How does the variation enable the species to survive and reproduce?

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Difference between species of birds of Paradise

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Birds of Paradise are Tropical type exotic birds that exist around 41 species in New guinea.
  • Their diet depends on the place they live and the surrounding circumstances. Some eat berries and fruits and others eat spiders and worms.
  • Birds of Paradise are sexually dimorphic.
  • Males are colorful and big whereas females are neutral color like brown.
  • The long tail is the most striking feature of Paradise- whydah
  • One of the subspecies bird of Paradise can reach a height of up to 5 inches.
  • The tail and back of Wilson bird of Paradise are mostly surreal-looking.
  • The head of the King subspecies bird of Paradise looks like crimson helmets.
  • Reproductive rates vary for different species male birds build large,elaborate and display for females, perform acrobatic dances or sings long and complicated songs. After choosing the mate it will start to lay one or three eggs depending on the species after reproduction.

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