Birds-of-paradise are closely related to the corvids.Birds-of-paradise range in size from the king bird-of-paradise at 50 g (1.8 oz) and 15 cm (5.9 in) to the curl-crested manucode at 44 cm (17 in) and 430 g (15 oz). Predators or Prey? It is the only member in the genus Lophorina.The male is black with an iridescent green crown, blue-green breast shield and a long velvety black erectile cape covering his back. Bird-of-paradise, (family Paradisaeidae), any of approximately 45 species of small to medium-sized forest birds (order Passeriformes). Lophorina superba. The superb bird-of-paradise (Lophorina superba) is a small passerine, about 26cm long. Sexually dimorphic. The male is black with an iridescent green crown, blue-green breast shield and a long velvety black erectile cape covering his back. Learn about the dozens of species called birds of paradise. Etymology. By observing its courtship appearance and dance, researchers were able to confirm the rare Vogelkop superb bird of paradise as a new species. Courting males perform for hours on a chosen PeerJ 6: e4621; doi: 10.7717/peerj.4621 Published in Description. It is the only member in the genus Lophorina. Discover How Long Superb bird of paradise Lives. Lophorina (Greek, crested nose, referring to feathers at base of upper bill); superba (Latin, superb).. They are rivalled only by a few pheasants and hummingbirds in colour and in the bizarre shape of the males’ plumage. Discover the dramatic, brightly colored plumage that sets them apart from their peers. It is the only member in the genus Lophorina.The male is a black bird-of-paradise with a shining green crown, blue-green breast shield and a long velvety black erectile cape covering his back. Adult Birds of Paradise have very few natural predators in the wild, but the more vulnerable Birds of Paradise chicks are preyed upon by large birds of prey and the odd snake. Common name. Distinctive courtship phenotype of the Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise Lophorina niedda Mayr, 1930 confirms new species status. The Superb Bird-of-paradise, Lophorina superba, is a small, approximately 26 cm long, pass-errine bird of the Paradisaeidae (bird of paradise) family. Adult male averages 26 cm long, female, 25 cm. The Superb Bird-of-paradise, Lophorina superba, is a small, approximately 26 cm long, passerine bird of the Paradisaeidae (Birds of Paradise) family. Superb Bird of Paradise. OUR DATA: We use the most recent data from these primary sources: AnAge, UMICH, Max Planck, PanTHERIA, Arkive, UKC, AKC. Scientific name. The main predator of the Bird of Paradise is the humans that live in settlements in the same habitat. The female is a reddish-brown bird with brownish barred buff below. 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