You Won't Find A Stranger Looking Bird Than This

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At least not when it's trying to attract a mate:

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Howdy folks, this is my post for the wonderful and gracious melinda010100@melinda010100 and her #featheredfriends challenge.

Yeah, this guy is found in Popua New Guinea and is called The Vogelkop Superb Bird of Paradise. When he's not trying to attract a mate he looks like a regular Joe pretty much....kinda:

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But when he sees a female he turns into a bizarre looking creature and dances around her until she gives in so I guess it's a very sexy look to the female. lol. This video shows the ritual:

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And here are still shots which show the transformation into an irresistable hunk:

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Ain't nature cool? Such amazing variety and fascinating animals.

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Thanks for stopping by folks, God bless you all!
-jonboy
Texas

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