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parotia

parotia

1 9.9
A bird from New Guinea whose male has bright feathers and makes a showy dance to attract females
  • noun
  • Australian
: pájaro del paraíso
  • A parotia can be recognized by its unique head plumes and courtship display.
  • parotia, a bird

Examples

  • Did you see the colorful parotia at the zoo?

  • Researchers observed the stunning courtship display of a parotia during their trip to New Guinea.

  • The male parotia fans out its feathers and performs a dance to impress females.

  • Researchers observed a group of parotia in the dense forests of New Guinea.

  • The male parotia performs an elaborate dance to attract a mate.

  • The male parotia performs an elaborate dance to impress potential mates with its vibrant plumage.

  • During mating season, the parotia showcases its unique feathers to attract female birds.

Synonyms

bird of paradise
vsparotia
  • Australian
1 6.3

A brightly colored bird from New Guinea with showy feathers and a special mating dance

is a single New Guinea species known for male elaborate dance and striking plumage

Surface Forms

parotia singular
parotias plural

Etymology

Parotia comes from Greek parts para- 'beside' and ot- 'ear'. Think of the male bird's ear-like side plumes and flashy courtship dance to remember that a parotia is a New Guinea bird-of-paradise famous for its showy head feathers.