About the Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise
The twelve-wired bird-of-paradise is a medium-sized, approximately 33 cm (13 in) long, velvet black and yellow bird-of-paradise. The male has a red iris, long black bill and rich yellow plumes along his flanks. From the rear of these plumes emerge twelve blackish, wire-like filaments, which bend back near their bases to sweep forward over the bird's hindquarters. The female is a brown bird with black-barred buff underparts. Their feet are strong, large-clawed and pink.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) |
| Species | Seleucidis melanoleucus |
| Species Codes | twwbop1, TWBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise belong to?
The Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise (Seleucidis melanoleucus) belongs to the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise?
The twelve-wired bird-of-paradise is a medium-sized, approximately 33 cm (13 in) long, velvet black and yellow bird-of-paradise. The male has a red iris, long black bill and rich yellow plumes along his flanks. From the rear of these plumes emerge twelve blackish, wire-like filaments, which bend bac...
Where can I report a Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise sighting?
You can log sightings of Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise on eBird (ebird.org) using species code twwbop1, or on iNaturalist.
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