Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine,  3 (1854–55), 182–184.

The Bird of Paradise

Anon

Genre:

Essay, Illustration

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.

Subjects:

Ornithology, Natural History, Zoology, Specimen Trading, Hunting

People mentioned:

Georges L Leclerc, comte de Buffon , George Shaw , Carl Linnaeus

Publications cited:

Pennant 1790 , Bennett 1834


    Describes the striking physical features and habits, and some of the mysteries surrounding, the bird of paradise, including Johann R Forster's claim that the ancient Egyptians mistakenly confused the bird with the phoenix. Notes the breeding place and flying behaviour of the bird.



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