astronomy-to-zoology:Crested Satinbird (Cnemophilius macgregorii) Also known as the Antenna Satinb
astronomy-to-zoology: Crested Satinbird (Cnemophilius macgregorii) Also known as the Antenna Satinbird, Crested Cnemophilus or (incorrectly) as the Crested Bird-of-paradise, the crested satinbird is a species of satinbird endemic to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Once thought to be a bird-of-paradise due to its striking plumage, genetic work proved otherwise and it was placed in the family Cnemophilidae with two other birds. Like birds-of-paradise the male crested satinbird has more brightly colored plumage than the female who sports an olive-brown coloration. Satinbirds build exquisite domed nests and raise a single egg which is left for the female to take care of. Satinbirds are also extreme frugivores and feed solely on fruit their entire lives. Phylogeny Animalia-Chordata-Aves-Passeriformes-Cnemophilidae-Cnemophilius-macgregorii Image Source(s) -- source link