Birds of paradise. 19th century artwork of two male great birds of paradise (Paradisea apoda),performing their display dance. The male in the foreground has spread its wings,arched its back and bent its tail forward under its perch. Its long ornamental plumes are raised. When a female approaches the male freezes in this pose for seconds at a time. There are 42 species of birds of paradise,of which 36 are unique to New Guinea | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Terry, Sheila |
Taille de l’image : | 2572 px × 3890 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |