The male bird of paradise puts on a phenomenal display when trying to woo a mate – dancing, posing and other rituals highlight their amazing appearance – lucky girls! Watch more Colourful videos and see photos at http://www.bbcearth.com/lifeis The Bird of Paradise was featured on the amazing series Life, which you can buy here: http://bit.ly/dbDMSs | BBC Earth

The bird in the image is a male Magnificent Bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus). This species is known for its striking appearance and elaborate courtship displays. Appearance: The male Magnificent Bird-of-paradise has a yellow body with a red patch on its wing, a dark head, and two long, wire-like, blue tail feathers that curl into a circular shape. Habitat: It is a tropical species found in the forested mountains of New Guinea. Behavior: The males perform complex dances to attract female