The Most Colorful Birds From Around The World
Wilson's Bird-Of-Paradise
The Wilson’s bird-of-paradise can grow to approximately 8.3 inches. The male is the most colorful, with a scarlet and black body. Its head is a bright light-blue color with a black pattern and no feathers. The back of its neck is covered in bright yellow feathers, and its feet are a dark blue. Its tail feathers are thin and split open into two curls. This bird species is endemic to Indonesia, found only in the lowland and hill rainforests of Waigeo and Batanta islands. Wilson’s bird-of-paradise is listed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The biggest threat to its survival is habitat loss within its limited range.
The Wilson’s bird-of-paradise can grow to approximately 8.3 inches. The male is the most colorful, with a scarlet and black body. Its head is a bright light-blue color with a black pattern and no feathers. The back of its neck is covered in bright yellow feathers, and its feet are a dark blue. Its tail feathers are thin and split open into two curls. This bird species is endemic to Indonesia, found only in the lowland and hill rainforests of Waigeo and Batanta islands. Wilson’s bird-of-paradise is listed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The biggest threat to its survival is habitat loss within its limited range.
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