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Nature and Environment

Our beautiful planet

November 10, 2016

Humans aren't the only animals to tidy up before a date. Here a male bird of paradise clears his court of leaves so as not to distract potential mates from his stunning colors.

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Paradiesvogel
Image: Imago/Nature Picture Library

This Wilson's bird-of-paradise is native to Indonesia and faces threats from habitat loss. If you see any aspect of nature you would like to share with us, take a picture and send us your images using the upload tool on our page, or by emailing us at ecoafrica@dw.com