Paradisea Collection

Spotted or Surinam kingfisher, Alcedo paradisea? Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641312 Spotted or Surinam kingfisher, Alcedo paradisea? Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

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

Arfak astrapia, Astrapia nigra (Gorget paradise bird, Paradisea gularis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

Magnificent bird-of-paradise, Diphyllodes magnificus (Paradisea magnifica). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and two Suriname hummingbird species. (Le petit oiseau de Paradis, Paradisea regia, deux colibris de Surinam.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Paradise lily, Paradisea liliastrum. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Passeres, Cuckoo, Bird of Paradise (colour litho)
6016749 Passeres, Cuckoo, Bird of Paradise (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Cuckoo, Bird of Paradise)

Weaver-birds and their nests (litho)
6013413 Weaver-birds and their nests (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver-birds and their nests)

Le Nebuleux bird of paradise, Paradisea nigricans.. Named by Levaillant for its cloudy white feathers. Shaw describes it as an ally of the twelve-wired bird-of-paradise, Seleucidis melanoleucus

1. Paradisea apoda. The Emerald. 2. Paradisea aurea. The Siflet. 3. The Incomparable; (Le Vaillant). 4. The Cloudy; (Le Vaillant). 5. Paradisea superba. The Superb

Picture No. 10755086
St. Bernard's lily (Paradisea liliastrum) Date:

Picture No. 10883180
Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradisea) Date:

Picture No. 10901261
Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisea) Date:

Picture No. 10901263
Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisea) Date:

Picture No. 10901262
Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisea) Date:

John Gould And W. Hart (british, 1804 - 1881 ), Bird Of Paradise (paradisea Apoda), Published 1875 1888, Hand Colored Lithograph

Couple of Red Birds of Paradise Paradisaea rubra; female feeding chicks in nest, illustration
Couple of Red Birds of Paradise (Paradisaea rubra); female feeding chicks in the nest, illustration

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"Discovering the Enchanting World of Paradisea" Step into a realm of unparalleled beauty with Paradisea, where nature's most exquisite creatures come to life. Renowned ornithologists John Gould and W. Hart have immortalized these stunning birds in their works, capturing their mesmerizing allure for generations to admire. Amongst the avian wonders showcased is the resplendent Bird of Paradise (Paradisea apoda), its vibrant plumage and graceful form leaving spectators spellbound. Equally captivating is the Le Nebuleux bird of paradise (Paradisea nigricans), with its mysterious aura that adds an air of intrigue to this ethereal species. Intricate weavers also grace this paradise, such as the Olive-naped weaver (Ploceus brachypterus) whose intricate nests are woven with precision and skill. The Red bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea rubra) boasts fiery hues that ignite passion within onlookers, while its female counterpart displays subtler yet equally enchanting charm. The Lesser bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea minor) showcases a symphony of colors through its plumes, dancing gracefully amidst lush foliage. Meanwhile, the Long-tailed paradise whydah (Vidua paradisaea) enchants with its elegant elongated tail feathers that sway like delicate brushstrokes against a canvas. Venturing deeper into this avian utopia reveals rare treasures like the Arfak astrapia (Astrapia nigra). Its iridescent black feathers shimmer in sunlight, casting an otherworldly glow upon lucky observers. The Magnificent bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) lives up to its name, boasting extravagant plumage that seems almost too extraordinary to be real.