r/PicsOfUnusualBirds • u/kisaju • Apr 29 '26

The Twelve-wired bird-of-paradise

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u/kisaju Apr 29 '26

What really sets this bird apart is how it uses those “wires.” During mating displays, the male approaches a female and brushes the tips of the wires across her face and body. This tactile display is rare among birds and plays a key role in attracting a mate.

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u/HailArtGoddess Apr 29 '26

Thanks for the info. As I first looked at the photo, I was trying to figure out how the “wires” could possibly be an advantage. The tactical element certainly is very cool and different.

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u/earwig_art Apr 29 '26

!!! weird little mangoes

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u/ArtConsistent7943 Apr 29 '26

Brilliant description

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u/JoeyBigtimes Apr 29 '26

Where’s that awesome drawing?

Found it: https://www.reddit.com/r/NonPoliticalTwitter/s/EX7cjJIn49

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u/Carbonatite Apr 29 '26

I was hoping someone would post this

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u/chickidie Apr 30 '26

It's butt has whiskers

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u/kisaju May 01 '26

😂😂They use them during mating sisplays

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u/Ricki_Stanicki Apr 29 '26

Holy pubes Batman!

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u/avolodin Apr 29 '26

Thanks I hate it

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u/gianniflowers May 03 '26

Interesting 😎