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Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise
- Scientific name
- Paradisaea raggiana
- Family
- Paradisaeidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Long
Where it came from
The Raggiana bird-of-paradise was first formally described by English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1873. Named in honor of the Marchese Raggi, an Italian nobleman, the species is native to southeastern New Guinea. It occupies a distinct place in the biological history of the region, serving as a primary cultural symbol for the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea, where its vibrant plumage is integral to traditional ceremonial attire and tribal identity.
The bird's iconic design—defined by its expansive, broad wings and elongated, wire-like tail feathers—evolved as a mechanism for elaborate courtship displays. These physical characteristics made the species highly sought after in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the global millinery trade placed immense pressure on paradise bird populations. The species was eventually afforded international protection to ensure the survival of its unique morphology and vital role in the rainforest ecosystem.
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