bird of paradise

• Ein tropischer Vogel aus Neuguinea und angrenzenden Regionen, bekannt für das auffällige und kunstvolle Gefieder der Männchen, das bei Balzritualen eingesetzt wird. Der Begriff kann auch eine blühende Pflanze (Strelitzie) mit ähnlich leuchtenden, an einen Vogel erinnernden Blüten bezeichnen.

A tropical bird native to New Guinea and surrounding regions, known for the males' strikingly colorful and elaborate plumage used in courtship displays. The term can also refer to a flowering plant (Strelitzia) with similarly vibrant, bird-like flowers.

1. Bird speciesB2formal

   A family of birds (Paradisaeidae) found mainly in New Guinea and nearby islands, known for the males' extremely colorful and elaborate plumage used in courtship displays.

   Paradiesvogel

   • The male bird of paradise performs an intricate dance to attract a mate.
   • Ornithologists traveled to Papua New Guinea to study the bird of paradise.
   • The bird of paradise's feathers are among the most vibrant in the animal kingdom.

2. B1formal

   A tropical plant (Strelitzia) with a distinctive flower that resembles a bird in flight, native to South Africa.

   Paradiesvogelblume

   • She planted a bird of paradise in her garden for a tropical look.
   • The bird of paradise flower is often used in exotic floral arrangements.
   • The bright orange and blue petals of the bird of paradise are unmistakable.