Birds of Paradise
Birds Of Paradise List is a structured animals dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Species, Scientific Name, Length (cm). The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Not provided
- Data updated
- Apr 10, 2026
Included fields: Species, Scientific Name, Length (cm), Range, Display Type, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Length (cm) range
- 16 to 43
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Species, Scientific Name, and Length (cm) across animals entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Species↕ | Scientific Name↕ | Length (cm)↕ | Range↕ | Display Type↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greater Bird-of-Paradise | Paradisaea apoda | 43 | Southwest New Guinea, Aru Islands | Communal lek, hanging upside down | Cascading golden flank plumes, first specimen sent to Europe (1522), Linnaean name means 'footless' |
Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise | Cicinnurus respublica | 16 | Waigeo and Batanta islands, Indonesia | Ground court cleared of leaves | Iridescent blue back, curled violet tail wires, bald blue head with black cross pattern |
Superb Bird-of-Paradise | Lophorina superba | 26 | New Guinea rainforests | Cape spread into smiley-face shape | BBC Planet Earth bouncing black disc display, absorbs 99.95% of light like Vantablack |
Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise | Paradisaea raggiana | 34 | Southern and eastern New Guinea | Communal lek in canopy | National bird of Papua New Guinea (on flag), spectacular red plume cascade |
King Bird-of-Paradise | Cicinnurus regius | 16 | New Guinea lowland forests | Wire tail pendulums swung below perch | Smallest bird of paradise, crimson body, green-tipped tail wire ornaments |
Twelve-Wired Bird-of-Paradise | Seleucidis melanoleucus | 33 | New Guinea lowlands | Wire tail feathers tickle female's face | 12 wire-like plumes from flanks, yellow and black coloring, sap-licking diet |
Magnificent Riflebird | Ptiloris magnificus | 34 | New Guinea and Cape York, Australia | Wings spread in circular cloak display | Iridescent blue-green throat, wing-cloak courtship wrapping female, loud calls |
Blue Bird-of-Paradise | Paradisornis rudolphi | 30 | Eastern New Guinea montane forest | Hangs upside down, fans blue plumes | David Attenborough's favorite, violet-blue flank plumes, rhythmic buzzing song |
Lesser Bird-of-Paradise | Paradisaea minor | 32 | Northern New Guinea | Communal lek with wing clapping | Yellow plume waterfall, early European collectors prized skins, maroon back |
Red Bird-of-Paradise | Paradisaea rubra | 33 | Waigeo and Batanta islands | Inverted display with spread crimson plumes | Blood-red plumes, corkscrew tail wires, restricted island range |
Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise | Semioptera wallacii | 25 | Halmahera and Bacan islands, Indonesia | White flag-like plumes raised from wings | Alfred Russel Wallace's discovery, only bird of paradise outside New Guinea/Australia |
Lawes's Parotia | Parotia lawesii | 26 | New Guinea mid-montane forest | Elaborate ballerina dance on cleared court | Six head wires with oval tips, iridescent breast shield, spinning courtship dance |
Western Parotia | Parotia sefilata | 25 | Vogelkop Peninsula, New Guinea | Meticulous ground court, pulsating dance | Ballerina skirt display from flank plumes, BBC viral courtship footage |
Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise | Cicinnurus magnificus | 19 | New Guinea hill forests | Iridescent breast shield flashed at female | Green breast fan display, orange back cape, curled tail wires, compact vivid colors |
Ribbon-Tailed Astrapia | Astrapia mayeri | 32 | Central highlands, Papua New Guinea | Tail ribbon trailing flight display | Longest tail feathers relative to body (up to 1 m), white ribbon tail, discovered in 1939 |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Birds of Paradise organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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