Paradisaea Collection

Picture No. 11014681
Arctic Tern - in flight white sky Iceland (Sterna paradisaea) Date:

Red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra (near threatened), and Nias Hill myna, Gracula robusta
FLO4989392 Red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra (near threatened), and Nias Hill myna, Gracula robusta. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's "

Red Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisaea rubra) male performing practice display at tree-top lek, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. *Medium repro only

Blue bird of paradise (Paradisaea rudolphi) male, perched on branch, Tari Valley vicinity, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult with two chicks on their tundra nest. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult with a chick on their tundra nest. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult in flight. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult in flight. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult in flight. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult in flight. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, adult tries to catch fish from a tundra pond. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. A newborn Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, chick sleeps in its nest alongside its unhatched sibling, on the tundra. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, profile of an adult in flight. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, adult in flight over the tundra. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, adult on its tundra nest. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. A pair of Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, eggs incubate in their nest on the tundra. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, adult stops to hover and shows its wingspan. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, adult feeds its newborn chick a krill. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, adult with pair of newborn chicks on a tundra nest. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, adult with newborn chick on their tundra nest. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. A newborn Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, chick sleeps in its nest alongside its unhatched sibling, on the tundra. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard, Tusenoyane Islands, Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) fluttering above nest site on summer afternoon Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Tusenoyane Islands, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) fluttering above nest site on summer afternoon Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Flash image of Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) fluttering above nest site outside Longyearbyen Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) fluttering above nest site outside Longyearbyen under midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) carries small fish above harbor Longyearbyen Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) carries small fish above harbor Longyearbyen Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) hovers in flight under midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) fighting while in flight under midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovering above small pond while fishing for prey on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovering above small pond while fishing for prey on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovering above small pond while fishing for prey on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) diving into pond while fishing for prey on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

Olive-naped weaver, Ploceus brachypterus
Olive-naped weaver or round-winged weaver, Ploceus brachypterus. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in Sir

Red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra. After an illustration by Rene-Primevere Lesson. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Female red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra (Paradisea rubra). After an illustration by Rene-Primevere Lesson (mislabeled juvenile male lesser bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea minor)

Lesser bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea minor (Paradisea smaragdina minor). Handcoloured steel engraving by A. Scipp after an illustration by Rene-Primevere Lesson from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes

Long-tailed paradise whydah, Vidua paradisaea
Long-tailed paradise whydah or eastern paradise whydah, Vidua paradisaea (Vidua paradisea). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Greater bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea apoda, and papyrus grass, Cyperus papyrus. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolphe Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Long-tailed paradise whydah, Vidua paradisaea, in breeding plumage and after moulting (non-breeding male). Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff from Th

Emperor and king bird-of-paradise
Emperor bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea guilielm, and king bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff after Jean Baptiste Audebert from Th

Red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra, and king bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius.. Chromolithograph by unknown artist/engraver from Mary and Elizabeth Kirbys Beautiful Birds in Far-Off Lands, T

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) parent incubating eggs on nest, North America

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) chick and egg in nest, Alaska

Picture No. 10853942
Arctic Tern - in flight (Sterna paradisaea) Date:

Picture No. 10894460
Arctic Tern - in flight (Sterna paradisaea) Date:

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

Lesser bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea minor, and red-necked tanager, Tangara cyanocephala.. Chromolithograph by unknown artist/engraver from Mary and Elizabeth Kirbys Beautiful Birds in Far-Off Lands

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In the lush rainforests of Papua New Guinea, a mesmerizing spectacle unfolds high up in the treetops. Picture No. 11014681 captures the enchanting world of Paradisaea, where vibrant colors and intricate displays reign supreme. Meet the Red bird-of-paradise, also known as Paradisaea rubra. With its fiery plumage and striking red feathers, this male specimen is a true marvel to behold. In an elaborate dance routine at a tree-top lek, he showcases his prowess with grace and precision. His practice display is nothing short of extraordinary. But he's not alone in this paradise. Enter the Blue bird of paradise, or Paradisaea rudolphi, perched on a branch nearby in the Tari Valley vicinity of Southern Highlands Province. This magnificent creature boasts iridescent blue plumage that shimmers under dappled sunlight. The images captured by DDE-90034336 to DDE-90034197 transport us into their world—a realm where beauty knows no bounds. Each photograph reveals intricate details: from every feather meticulously arranged to their intense gaze filled with determination. These birds are more than just stunning creatures; they represent nature's artistry at its finest. Their vibrant colors serve as an invitation for admiration while reminding us of our planet's incredible biodiversity. As we immerse ourselves in these captivating scenes, let us appreciate how delicate ecosystems like this one need protection and conservation efforts to thrive for generations to come. The paradisaea species reminds us that even amidst challenges faced by wildlife today, there is still hope for preservation if we act collectively. So next time you find yourself surrounded by concrete jungles or feeling disconnected from nature's wonders—remember Paradisaea rubra and Paradisaea rudolphi soaring through untouched canopies above Papua New Guinea—an awe-inspiring reminder that true paradise lies within our natural world if only we take notice and cherish it.