Cicinnurus Collection

Emperor bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea guilielm, and king bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius
FLO4987749 Emperor bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea guilielm, and king bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff after Jean Baptiste Audebert from Th

King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and two Suriname hummingbird species
FLO4652759 King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and two Suriname hummingbird species. (The little bird of Paradise, Paradisea regia)

King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and Guianan cockof-the-rock, Rupicola rupicola
FLO4685087 King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and Guianan cockof-the-rock, Rupicola rupicola. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles

King bird of paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Illustration copied from Pierre Sonnerat
FLO4640731 King bird of paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Illustration copied from Pierre Sonnerat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison

Lesser king bird of paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641044 Lesser king bird of paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Magnificent bird of paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) male, Lower montane highlands near Mount Hagen, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. Endemic

Magnificent Bird of Paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) male, Lower montane highlands near Mount Hagen, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. Endemic

Wilsons bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus respublica), Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Wilsons bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus respublica), Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Magnificent bird of paradise (Cicinnurus magnificus) male, leaning back and presenting his breast shield and raised cape to two females, courtship display, Arfak Mountains, West Papua, Indonesia

Wilson's bird of paradise (Cicinnurus respublica) male, courtship display, Batanta Island, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of Wilson's birds of paradise (Cicinnurus respublica), male performing courtship display to female from a small sapling in the middle of his display court, Batanta Island, West Papua

Magnificent bird-of-paradise, Diphyllodes magnificus (Paradisea magnifica). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and two Suriname hummingbird species. (Le petit oiseau de Paradis, Paradisea regia, deux colibris de Surinam.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Emperor and king bird-of-paradise
Emperor bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea guilielm, and king bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff after Jean Baptiste Audebert from Th

Red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra, and king bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius.. Chromolithograph by unknown artist/engraver from Mary and Elizabeth Kirbys Beautiful Birds in Far-Off Lands, T

Cicinnurus regus, king bird-of-paradise
Plate 74, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Diphyllodes magnificus x Cicinnurus regius, magnificent x ki
Plate 32 from Richard Bowdler Sharpes A Monograph of the Paradiseid, or Birds of Paradise, and Ptilonorynchid, or Bower Birds, (1891-98)

Cicinnurus regius, king bird-of-paradise
Plate 362 from Carolus Clusius Exoticorum libri decem : quibus Animalium, Plantarum, Aromatum, alioramque peregrinorum Fructuum Histori describuntur, (1605)

Diphyllodes magnificus / Cicinnurus regius, hybrid magnificen
Plate 21 from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, Vol.1 (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph

Diphyllodes respublica, Wilsons bird-of-paradise
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, Vol. 4 (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph

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The cicinnurus, also known as the magnificent bird of paradise, is a stunning creature found in the lower montane highlands. Its vibrant colors and intricate courtship displays make it a sight to behold. One species of the red bird-of-paradise, scientifically known as Paradisaea rubra. With its fiery red plumage, this bird stands out among its counterparts. Another species is the Wilson's bird-of-paradise, or Cicinnurus respublica. Found in Waigeo and Batanta Islands in Western Papua, Indonesia, this bird showcases an array of captivating behaviors during courtship rituals. In the Arfak Mountains of West Papua lies another variant called the magnificent bird of paradise (Cicinnurus magnificus). The male leans back and presents his breast shield and raised cape to two females during their courtship display. The king bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus regius) is yet another remarkable member of this family. Its regal appearance and majestic presence are truly awe-inspiring. An interesting combination can be seen with emperor and king birds-of-paradise together. These birds create a mesmerizing spectacle with their vibrant feathers and enchanting dances. The beauty doesn't end there; Wilson's bird-of-paradise continues to captivate on Waigeo Island in Raja Ampat. Males proudly display their iridescent green breast shields while courting females amidst these picturesque surroundings. Whether it's displaying from small saplings or performing elaborate courtship rituals on display courts, these birds never fail to leave us amazed by their gracefulness and charm. From Diphyllodes magnificus to Cicinnurus respublica, each species within the cicinnurus family adds its own unique touch to nature's palette. Their existence reminds us that there are still wonders waiting for us to discover in remote corners like West Papua, Indonesia.