Lophorinae

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Lophorinae is a subfamily of birds-of-paradise known for its elaborately ornamented males and complex courtship displays.

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Lophorinae canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf subfamily
taxon
characteristic ornamental plumage in males
sexual dimorphism
specialized courtship dances
vocal displays
class Aves
commonName birds-of-paradise subfamily
containsGenus Drepanornis
Epimachus
Lophorina
Pteridophora
Ptiloris
Seleucidis
Semioptera
courtshipDisplayFeature complex body postures
coordinated vocalizations
use of breast shields
use of modified flank feathers
diet frugivorous
insectivorous
distribution New Guinea
parts of eastern Indonesia
surrounding islands
endemicTo Australo-Papuan region
linked to: Australasian realm
family Paradisaeidae
habitat montane forests
tropical forests
hasTypeSpeciesGenus Lophorina
higherClassification Aves
Passeriformes
includesNotableSpeciesGroup riflebirds
superb birds-of-paradise
kingdom Animalia
matingSystem polygynous in many species
nativeTo Australasian region
linked to: Australasian realm
notableFor complex courtship displays
elaborately ornamented males
order Passeriformes
partOf Paradisaeidae
phylum Chordata
plumageColoration often black with contrasting colors
often iridescent
reproductiveStrategy lekking behavior in many species
taxonomicRank subfamily

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Paradisaeidae hasSubfamily Lophorinae