Deep in Indonesia's easternmost province, a group of birdwatchers wait in earnest hoping to glimpse the renowned birds-of-paradise. Once plentiful in Papua's jungles, rampant poaching and ...

Many types of birds — such as hummingbirds, peacocks and parrots — are vividly colorful, but birds-of-paradise are especially flamboyant with hues of emerald, lemon, cobalt and ruby. Now, research has ...

As part of efforts to attract more visitors, Zoo Negara plans to introduce Komodo dragons and birds of paradise as its newest star attractions. Zoo Negara is planning to add two new attractions – ...

WAIGEO ISLAND, Indonesia — When I enter the rainforest of Indonesia’s Waigeo Island, the first thing I notice is the equatorial air. It’s so thick, I feel as if I’m walking through a cloud. The next ...

Birds-of-paradise (Aves: Paradisaeidae), a family of passerine birds that includes more than 40 species, have an elaborate courtship display. The male dances frenetically, showing off brightly colored ...

That these animals can emit light is groundbreaking information for not only these birds, but potentially for all bird species.

Manila, Philippines, 16th March 2018—The thriving illegal wildlife trade from Indonesia to the Philippines has come into the limelight once again with the discovery of hundreds of threatened ...

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WAIGEO ISLAND, Indonesia — When I enter the rainforest of Indonesia's Waigeo Island, the first thing I notice is the equatorial air. It's so thick, I feel as if I'm walking through a cloud. The next ...