Greater Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea apoda)

Among all Birds of Paradise, the Greater Bird of  Paradise is one of the largest kinds. It is about 46 cm (about 18 in) in length, including the tail. Its forehead and throat are a glittering emerald green. The head is golden yellow, and the wings and tail are maroon. A dense mass of plumes about 2 feet (61 centimeters) long springs from under the wings.