Paradisaeidae - birds of paradise
 There are about 44 species of bird in this family. Most species are found in New Guinea. Some species are also found in Australia. They are small to medium birds. They have slender to thick, slightly hooked bills; small, rounded wings; and short legs. Males are brightly colored and many have long, elaborate tails with streaming feathers. Many males also have streaming feathers on their wings and heads. The elaborate feathers on the male are used to attract females during the breeding season. Females are usually brown to gray in color. They are found in forests and eat fruit, insects, small animals, and seeds. |
