THE BIRDS OF PARADISE 



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is about the size of a thrush, but from its sides thick tufts of yellow 

 plumes, tipped with brown, grow and stretch out far beyond the 

 tail, and may be expanded in such a way as almost to hide the 



Bird of Paradise 



body. Two long wire-like appendages also stretch out behind. 

 The bird thus looks considerably larger than it really is. 



As with most birds, it is the male that is so beautifully 

 plumed. It is said that he is so proud of his fine feathers that 

 he delights to gather his friends together for the sake of showing 

 them off. 



