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Paradise Bird Collection

The paradise bird, also known as the birds of paradise, are a group of stunningly beautiful and exotic birds found in the forests of New Guinea and surrounding islands

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Trumpet manucode, Phonygammus keraudrenii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere

Trumpet manucode, Phonygammus keraudrenii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lesson's
FLO4660481 Trumpet manucode, Phonygammus keraudrenii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lesson's Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Le Paradis Rouge, 1802 (colour engraving)

Le Paradis Rouge, 1802 (colour engraving)
986294 Le Paradis Rouge, 1802 (colour engraving) by Audebert, Jean Baptiste (1759-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Paradis Rouge)

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Superb Bird of Paradise (Lophorina Superba), 1875-1888 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Superb Bird of Paradise (Lophorina Superba), 1875-1888 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986065 Superb Bird of Paradise (Lophorina Superba), 1875-1888 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81) & Hart, William (1823-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Superb Bird of Paradise (Lophorhina Superba), 1875-1888 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Superb Bird of Paradise (Lophorhina Superba), 1875-1888 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986063 Superb Bird of Paradise (Lophorhina Superba), 1875-1888 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81) & Hart

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985895 Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 55.2x37.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paradisea Augustae Victoriae)

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)

Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)
985735 Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c.1891-1898 (coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 54.1x35.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw)

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: 986062

986062

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Red Bird of Paradise (No. 6), 1801-1806 (engraved plate printed in colours

Red Bird of Paradise (No. 6), 1801-1806 (engraved plate printed in colours
986402 Red Bird of Paradise (No. 6), 1801-1806 (engraved plate printed in colours and finished by hand) by Barraband, Jacques (1767-1809) (after); 50.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Paradisaea Minor (Lesser Bird-of-Paradise), 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Paradisaea Minor (Lesser Bird-of-Paradise), 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986197 Paradisaea Minor (Lesser Bird-of-Paradise), 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-1881) & Hart

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Greater Bird of Paradise, Male (Paradisaea apoda), 1794 (black chalk, pen and watercolour

Greater Bird of Paradise, Male (Paradisaea apoda), 1794 (black chalk, pen and watercolour
986103 Greater Bird of Paradise, Male (Paradisaea apoda), 1794 (black chalk, pen and watercolour, watercolour and bodycolour on) by Barraband

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Great Sicklebilled Bird of Paradise (Epimachus Speciosus)

Great Sicklebilled Bird of Paradise (Epimachus Speciosus)
986064 Great Sicklebilled Bird of Paradise (Epimachus Speciosus), 1875-1888 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81) & Hart

Background imageParadise Bird Collection: Epimachus Ellioti, Ward, c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)

Epimachus Ellioti, Ward, c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)
985734 Epimachus Ellioti, Ward, c.1891-1898 (coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 54.1x35.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Epimachus Ellioti, Ward)


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The paradise bird, also known as the birds of paradise, are a group of stunningly beautiful and exotic birds found in the forests of New Guinea and surrounding islands. These birds are renowned for their vibrant colors, intricate plumage, and elaborate courtship displays. With their long flowing feathers, bright hues of blue, green, yellow, and red, these magnificent creatures truly embody the essence of paradise. Their unique appearance has captivated people for centuries and inspired legends and myths about their origins. The males of the species are particularly striking with their extravagant plumage used to attract females during mating rituals. They perform elaborate dances and vocalizations to woo potential mates in a display that is both mesmerizing and awe-inspiring. Unfortunately, due to habitat destruction and illegal hunting for their feathers, many species of they are now endangered or threatened with extinction. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these majestic creatures so future generations can continue to marvel at their beauty. Witnessing a paradise bird in its natural habitat is like stepping into a dream world where nature's most exquisite creations come alive, and is a reminder of the incredible diversity and wonder that exists on our planet – a true glimpse into paradise itself.