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Rare Ribbon-tailed Bird of Paradise Arrives for Study
Smithsonian holdings in Washington and New York's American Museum of Natural History showcase two ribbon-tailed birds of paradise from New Guinea. The long white tail plumes and iridescent crown dazzle researchers after historic access to Arnhem Land specimens from a joint expeditions era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Australia
Arnhem Land
National Geographic Society
Smithsonian Institution
Sybney
Smithsonian
New York
American Museum of Natural History
Hagen
New Cyines
New Guinea
Raw
New Shimea
Paradise Birds