Bird Of Paradise Collection (page 9)

Paradisaea minor, lesser bird-of-paradise
Plate 11, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Diphyllodes magnificus x Cicinnurus regius, magnificent x ki
Plate 32 from Richard Bowdler Sharpes A Monograph of the Paradiseid, or Birds of Paradise, and Ptilonorynchid, or Bower Birds, (1891-98)

Strelitzia reginae, Queen plant
Illustration from The Temple of Flora (1812) by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837)

Paradisaea regia: manucode
Plate 26 from Louis-Isidore Duperreys Voyage de la Coquille 1822-1825, Zoologie Atlas, (1826). From drawings made during his voyage to Chile, Peru, Polynesia, Indoneasia

Cicinnurus regius, king bird-of-paradise
Plate 362 from Carolus Clusius Exoticorum libri decem : quibus Animalium, Plantarum, Aromatum, alioramque peregrinorum Fructuum Histori describuntur, (1605)

Diphyllodes sp. bird-of-paradise
Hand coloured lithograph by John Gould and Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, (1875-1888), 2nd Edition

Diphyllodes magnificus / Cicinnurus regius, hybrid magnificen
Plate 21 from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, Vol.1 (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph

Diphyllodes respublica, Wilsons bird-of-paradise
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, Vol. 4 (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph

Pteridophora alberti, King of Saxony bird-of-paradise
Plate 38 from Richard Bowdler Sharpes Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise, and Ptilonorynchid, or Bower Birds, Vol. 1 (1891-98)

Paradisaea rubra, red bird-of-paradise
Plate 6 from Francois Le Vaillants Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de paradis et des rocliers, Vol.1, (1806)

Paradisaea rudolphi, blue bird of paradise
Image of a male blue bird of paradise, Paradisaea rudolphi. New Guinea. From the Natural History Museum at Tring

Paradisaea apoda, greater bird-of-paradise
Mounted specimen of the greater bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea apoda), from the Natural History Museum at Tring

Milionia paradisea

Paradisaea raggiana, raggiana bird-of-paradise
Trade skin of the Raggiana bird-of-paradise. Skins such as this were the first specimens of birds of paradise to reach Europe

Paradisaea minor, Lesser bird-of-paradise
Photograph of a lesser-bird-of-paradise specimen, held at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Raggiana Bird of Paradise - male displaying - New Guinea AU-1282
PPC-20094 Raggiana Bird of Paradise - male displaying Papua New Guinea Paradisea raggiana Paradisaea raggiana D. Parer & E. Parer-Cook contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bird of Paradise - male
EL-187 Bird of Paradise - male Paradisaeidae raggiana Eric Lindgren contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Superb Bird of Paradise - female sunbathing
EL-1119 Superb Bird of Paradise - female sunbathing lophorina superba Eric Lindgren contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Guatemala, Antigua. Floral arrangement on a table in hotel lobby

THORNTON: STRELITZIA. The Queen (Strelitzia reginae Banks). Commonly known as a bird of paradise flower. Engraving by Richard Cooper the Younger after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of

Victoria's Riflebird (Ptiloris victoriae) adult female, feeding at birdtable, with adult male displaying in background, Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia

1560 Gesner Bird of Paradise myth
Woodcut from Gesner " Icones Animalium", publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich (1560). When Magellans ship returned as the first to sail around the world in 1522

Bird of paradise flower
Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) flower. This flower is also known as the crane flower. These names are due to the flowers appearance resembling that of a bird

Woodcut illustration of bird-of-paradise
Woodcut illustration of the Manucodiata, or bird of paradise. The term is a corruption of the Malay term manute-dewata, meaning bird of the gods

False bird-of-paradise (Heliconia sp. )
False bird-of-paradise flower (Heliconia sp.). Photographed in the Eden Project, Cornwall, UK

Bird of Paradise flowers, Botanical Gardens, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

"Bird of Paradise Flower" - Location - Hotel Quinta Splendida Botanical Garden, Madeira. February
DAD-2006 "Bird of Paradise Flower" Hotel Quinta Splendida Botanical Garden, Madeira. February. Strelitzia reginea

Victoria Riflebird male displaying to female at bird table at Cassowary House Queensland Australia

Victoria's Riflebird - adult male calls out in the hopes to attract females
SAS-1712 Bird of Paradise - Victoria's Riflebird - adult male calls out in the hopes to attract females. Wooroonooran National Park, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Queensland

Great Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea
PM-3828 Great Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea Paradisea apoda Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Raggiana Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea
WAT-261 RAGGIANA BIRD OF PARADISE Papua New Guinea Paradisaea raggiana M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor of Germany's Bird of Paradise
PM-2757 Emperor of Germany's Bird of Paradise Paradisaea guilielmi Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Raggiana Bird of Paradise - male displaying. Low mountain forests of Papua New Guinea
KFO-970 RAGGIANA BIRD OF PARADISE - displaying Low Mountain Forests of Eastern New Guinea Paradisaea Raggiana Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Salvadori's Bird of Paradise - female Papua New Guinea
KF-11692 Salvadori's BIRD OF PARADISE - Male Eastern Papua New Guinea lowlands Paradisaea raggiana salvadorii Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Little King Bird of Paradise New Guinea
JPF-9131A LITTLE KING BIRD OF PARADISE - on branch, showing tail Papua New Guinea Cincinnius regius Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Parotia / 6-wired Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea
JLM-8818 Parotia / 6-wired Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea Parotia lawesii John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bird of Paradise / Victorial Riflebird - male calling Queensland Australia
HB-2552 BIRD OF PARADISE / Queen Victoria RIFLEBIRD - male, calling N. Queensland, Australia Ptiloris victoriae Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brown SIckle-billed Bird of Paradise
DH-2715 Brown Sickle-billed Bird of Paradise Epimachus meyeri Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Heliconia flower (bird of paradise), tropical rainforest, Dominica, Caribbean, Central America

Type of Bird of Paridise plant, Costa Rica

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The bird of paradise, scientifically known as Strelitzea sp. , is a captivating flower that has mesmerized nature enthusiasts for centuries. Originating from the enchanting land of Australian wildlife, this exquisite bloom was immortalized in a lithograph published back in 1897. One particular species, Victoria's Riflebird, showcases its vibrant plumage and flamboyant courtship rituals in the lush Wooroonooran National Park. The adult male spreads its wings wide and claps them over its head while dancing fervently to attract potential mates. Its calls echo through the rainforest, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area of Queensland. Another variant of this stunning flower is Strelitzia reginae, commonly referred to as the golden bird of paradise. With its striking orange and blue petals resembling delicate feathers, it adds a touch of elegance to any landscape it graces. Meanwhile, the Superb Bird of Paradise boasts iridescent hues and intricate patterns that seem almost otherworldly. This avian-inspired blossom truly lives up to its name by showcasing unparalleled beauty found only in nature's most extraordinary creations. Not limited to Australia alone, these magnificent flowers also thrive elsewhere around the globe. In Madeira's picturesque town Santana, Bird of Paradise blooms adorn traditional thatched Palheiro A-frame houses with their vivid colors and graceful presence. Even South Africa's iconic Table Mountain serves as a backdrop for these resplendent blossoms' grandeur. Against breathtaking vistas and panoramic views, they add an extra layer of charm to an already majestic landscape. Whether it be Strelitzia reginae or Strelitzia alba – known as white bird of paradise – each variation possesses unique characteristics that make them stand out among flora worldwide. Their bold shapes and radiant colors make them unmistakable additions to any garden or floral arrangement.