All birds of paradise are extremely beautiful, and so is this Standardwing Bird of Paradise too. The Standardwing Bird of Paradise is also known as Wallace’s Standard wing and scientifically named the Semioptera Wallacii. They belong to the family Paradisaeidae.
Its violet-lilac crown and bright emerald vest make its appearance ravishing. However, all birds are attractive but this Standardwing Bird Of Paradise is one of the most charming birds in the entire bird kingdom.
The Standardwing Bird of Paradise is a medium-sized bird measuring around 11 inches in length.
Males of standardwing Bird of Paradise have glossy violet-lilac crowns and an emerald green breast shield. Females are almost dull colored as compared to those males except for their beaks and feet, as their body is entirely brown and have longer tails than males.
They were first filmed in 1986 for the BBC nature documentary Birds for All Seasons, by cameraman Michael W. Richards.
Standardwing Birds of Paradise is a sight that everyone would like to see in person.
They have an excellent blend of radiant blue and emerald-green colors on their flanks and underparts respectively. Their thighs and legs are yellow while their bills are grayish brown. The under-tail feathers of the Standard wing Birds of Paradise are white.
Look at their two pairs of long white plumes striking out from the bend at the wing.
They have a spectacular courtship display.
Males of Standard wing Bird of Paradise perform a spectacular courtship display by spreading wings and vivid green breast shields. They flutter their wings above their backs.
Standardwing Birds of Paradise mainly feed on insects, arthropods, and fruits.
Standardwing Birds are endemic to Northern Maluku in Eastern Indonesia.
They can also be found on the islands of Halmahera and Bacan in lowland tropical rainforests and hills. Occasionally they can also be seen in woodland.
Here are the juveniles of Standardwing Bird of Paradise.
Rather than directly impressing females, the extravagant behavior of males leads to establishing the hierarchy for breeding rights.
In the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Standard wing Bird Of Paradise is evaluated as the least concern.
Unfortunately, most of its habits have not been studied yet but we can undoubtedly say that this is one of the most charming birds in the entire bird kingdom. Kindly share your thoughts with us in the comment section below. Share it with your friends and family to see this pretty bird of paradise.
