COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Birds-of-paradise are a stunning example of naturally occurring bright colors, and we’re not talking about the flowers. A recent study by the American Museum of Natural History ...

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Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species appear to shape-shift as they elongate plumes of feathers, fan their wings, or ...

There’s a reason the bird of paradise is one of the most popular tropical houseplants, and it’s not because it’s gorgeous (though that helps). For all its dramatic beauty, this tropical plant is ...

Birds-of-paradise are a stunning example of natural bright colors -- and no, we’re not talking about the plant. A recent study out of the American Museum of Natural History found the shades and hues ...

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