Birds of paradise. I loved all of the "tropical" flowers and the other California vegetation that was everywhere.

Bower of a Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) with blue decorations.

Male bowerbird attending bower.

The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 2024. The bird paradise is the largest independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the U.S. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the U.S. Congress.

The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 2024. The bird paradise is the largest independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the U.S. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the U.S. Congress.

The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 2024. The bird paradise is the largest independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the U.S. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the U.S. Congress.

Art and style take flight at Birds of Paradise, a fashion show inspired by winged creatures. At Super Wonder Gallery, Toronto, July 2026.

04/06/2011

Minnesota Arboretum

Dance like everyone's watching

The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 2024. The bird paradise is the largest independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the U.S. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the U.S. Congress.

The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 2024. The bird paradise is the largest independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the U.S. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the U.S. Congress.

The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 2024. The bird paradise is the largest independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the U.S. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the U.S. Congress.

The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 2024. The bird paradise is the largest independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the U.S. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the U.S. Congress.

At 6.20 am we witnessed a magnificent show performed by two Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise (Diphyllodes respublica) males displaying in pouring rain. The female came around 7.10 am and while she seemed intrigued by the vibrating "sickles", she preferred to stay dry and left. Raja Ampat. 17th June, 2026.

The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 2024. The bird paradise is the largest independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the U.S. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the U.S. Congress.