About the Goldie's Bird-of-paradise
Goldie's bird-of-paradise is a species of bird-of-paradise.
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Goldie's bird-of-paradise is large, approximately 33 cm long, and olive-brown. The male has a yellow and dark green plumage with a lavender grey breast, yellow iris and grey colored bill, mouth and feet. It is adorned with large crimson ornamental flank plumes and two long tail wires. The male is distinguished from other Paradisaea species by its lavender grey breast plumage. Unadorned female has an olive-brown plumage with cinnamon-brown below.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in September · a passage migrant 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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