Cendrawasih Bird

Cendrawasih is the bird of paradise

The birds of Cendrawasih are members of families Paradisaeidae, of the ordo Passeriformes. They are found in eastern Indonesia, the islands of Torres Strait, Papua New Guinea, and the east Australia. This bird family members are known for their feathers in male birds of many kinds, especially the feathers are very elongated and complex that grew from the beak, wings or head. Size of Cendrawasih birds, Cendrawasih King at 50 grams and 15 cm, Cendrawasih Part-sickle Black at 110 cm and Cendrawasih Manukod topknot-rolled at 430 grams.

The Cendrawasih birds that most famous are members of the genus of Paradisaea, including its type species, large yellow Cendrawasih, Paradisaea apoda. This species was described from specimens brought to Europe from trading expeditions. The specimen was prepared by native traders by removing the wings and legs in order can be used as a garnish. 

It is not known by the explorers and engenders trust that these birds never landed but remain in the air because their feathers. This is origin name of the bird of Cendrawasih called as bird of paradise by the British peoples, and the name of the type of apoda, which means 'no legs'.

Many species have elaborate mating rituals, with mating system types Paradisaea are male birds gather to compete keelokannya show at the female birds to be mating. While other species such as the types of Cicinnurus and Parotia have an regular marriage dance. The male species at  genus of the dimorphic sexually is polygamous. Many bird hybrids are described as new species, and several species of doubtful kevalidannya.

The number of their eggs could not be determined. In large type, perhaps almost always one egg. Smaller types can produce as much as 2-3 eggs.

According to superstitious belief, Cendrawasih birds came from heaven. He said to just drink the dew, and when he fell on the earth, he will die, but his body will not be decayed.

They has a story and its own Lagenda. People say that this bird brings good luck. Always has also been associated having a high efficacious in the treatment. He is also considered to have strong magical appeal for anyone who has it.

Bird of Cendrawasih is also believed as guard of the gemstone, emerald green, that having a high value in the archipelago.