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Dancing Birds-of-Paradise

2013-07-29T17:34:48.209Z

Published on Feb 10, 2013
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The bizarre dances of birds-of-paradise aren't mere flights of fancy. Young males inherit those dance steps from their fathers, then refine them through practice and watching adults. Less obvious but equally important are the watchful females—look for them in these video clips. It's ultimately their choices that decide which dances reach the next generation. The Cornell Lab's Ed Scholes explains.

Filmed and photographed by Tim Laman."

Shape Shifting: and the Birds-of-Paradise

2013-07-28T06:37:28.595Z

Published on Feb 8, 2013
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Several kinds of birds-of-paradise transform their bodies into a dark oval shape when they display. Each species uses a different assortment of feathers on the wings, flank, or neck. They use muscles in the skin to move the feathers into position. The black shape serves as a background for showing off a bright patch of iridescent color to the females. The Cornell Lab's Ed Scholes explains.

Filmed and photographed by Tim Laman."

The Astoundingly Beautiful Birds-of-Paradise

2013-07-28T06:32:28.982Z

"The Birds-of-Paradise Project reveals the astounding beauty of 39 of the most exquisitely specialized animals on earth. After 8 years and 18 expeditions to New Guinea, Australia, and nearby islands, Cornell Lab scientist Ed Scholes and National Geographic photojournalist Tim Laman succeeded in capturing images of all 39 species in the bird-of-paradise family for the first time ever. This trailer gives a sense of their monumental undertaking and the spectacular footage that resulted. Filmed by Tim Laman, Ed Scholes, and Eric Liner."

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Published on Oct 11, 2012
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