Most are distinguished by striking colors and bright plumage of yellow, blue, scarlet ... part of the male's time. Birds of paradise are found in New Guinea and surrounding islands.

Papua New Guinean conservationists have successfully bred the Raggiana Bird of Paradise in captivity for the second time in history. It's been a four-year journey to get here, and the young bird named ...

We analyze the intricate male bird of paradise mating dance and explain how and why he performs the ritual in this way.