THE BIRD OF PARADISE. 



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Magnificent Bird of Paradise 





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King Bird of Paradise. 



The King Bird of Paradise, one of the smallest of the group, is found in the Molucca Isles. It is very 

 rare, and is about the size of the common Sparrow. A zone of golden green extends across its breast, and 



from beneath each shoulder springs a fan-like plume of six or 

 seven dusky feathers, tipped with the richest golden green. 

 Its tail is adorned with two long slender shafts, each elegantly 

 terminating in a broad emerald web, disposed in a flat curl on 

 one side of the shaft. 



The Magnificent Bird of Paradise is really worthy of its 

 name. Its hues are most brilliant. It is remarkable for a 

 double ruff which springs from the back of its neck, and is 

 composed of slender plumes, variously tipped with orange, 

 yellow and black. 



Emenil'i Bird uf Paradise. 



Superb Bird of Paradise. 



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