Generations of choosy females have driven the evolution of these remarkable displays. 一代代追求异性的动力 促使他们进化出了不平凡的外表
The six plumed bird of paradise displays in his special clearing, on the forest floor. 六羽极乐鸟正在它的森林地表的舞台上跳独特的舞步
The magnificent bird of paradise favors the low branches of bushes. 华丽极乐鸟喜欢呆在低矮的灌木丛上
Like many jungle animals, birds of paradise avoid competing with each other 像其他的丛林动物一样,极乐鸟也尽量避免相互竞争
and these do so by living in different parts of this jungle covered island. 因此,它们生活在这个丛林岛屿的不同地方
A male blue bird of paradise is advertising for a mate. 这只雄性蓝极乐鸟正在做征婚广告
It's quite a performance but he's not the only bird of paradise here keen to make an impression. 它的表演很精彩, 不过它并不是唯一给人深刻印象的极乐鸟
There are nearly forty different kinds on the island of New Guinea 在巴布亚新几内亚岛上大约有40种不同种类的极乐鸟