Birds of Paradise

Where is the island of New Guinea located?

• North Atlantic Ocean

• South Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

How many species of birds-of-paradise are there?

• Around 20

• Around 30

• Around 40

• Around 50

What is unique about birds-of-paradise?

• They can swim underwater.

• They look and act like no other birds on earth.

• They migrate long distances.

• They are nocturnal.

What is a characteristic of the feathers of male birds-of-paradise?

• Dull and brown

• Brightly colored

• Short and stubby

• Transparent

What do some birds-of-paradise grow that look like wires with button tips?

• Beaks

• Tails

• Quills

• Claws

What actions do male birds-of-paradise perform to attract attention?

• Fly in circles

• Sing and dance

• Build nests

• Hunt for food

What do male birds-of-paradise do with their feathers during their display?

• Hide them

• Puff them out

• Pluck them

• Paint them

How do male birds-of-paradise use their bodies during their display?

• They change shape.

• They become invisible.

• They shrink in size.

• They glow in the dark.

What do some male birds-of-paradise do to the forest floor?

• Cover it with leaves

• Clear an area to use as a stage

• Dig holes

• Plant flowers

How do female birds-of-paradise compare to male birds?

• They are more colorful.

• They are much plainer.

• They are larger.

• They are more aggressive.