About the Emperor Bird-of-paradise
The emperor bird-of-paradise, also known as emperor of Germany's bird-of-paradise, is a species of bird-of-paradise.
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The emperor bird-of-paradise is large, approximately 33 cm long, yellow and brown with a reddish-brown iris, bluish-grey bill and purplish-brown legs. The male has an extensive dark emerald green face and throat, two very long tail wires and large white ornamental flank plumes. The female is almost similar to the male, but has an all brown plumage, smaller in size and has no ornamental plumes.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in June · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Greater Bird-of-paradiseParadisaea apodaThe greater bird-of-paradise is the largest member of the genus Paradisaea, with "the most glamorous display in the bird world".
Red Bird-of-paradiseParadisaea rubraLarge, up to 33 cm long, brown and yellow with a dark brown iris, grey legs, and yellow bill.
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