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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Raggiana Bird of Paradise Paradisaea raggiana (YPM 104940)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Passeriformes - Paradisaeidae - Paradisaea - Paradisaea raggiana
Species Description
The Raggiana Bird of Paradise, also known as Count Raggi’s Bird of Paradise or Cendrawasih, is the national bird of New Guinea; it is recognizable by its long flank plumes, which range in color from deep red to bright orange. It is widely distributed throughout southern and northeastern New Guinea, living in old growth forests and tropical-subtropical lowlands and montanes. The Raggiana Bird of Paradise eats mostly arthropods and fruit, and is a key seed dispenser; in fact, it is the main seed dispenser for some species of nutmeg and mahogany. Like all Birds of Paradise, it is polygynous, with males competing for females in display areas known as leks. Within each lek are several tall, slender trees, wherein the males compete for perches; when a female appears, the males perform a mating display involving clapping wings and shaking its head.
Specimen Information
Species	Paradisaea raggiana (Raggiana Bird of Paradise)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	YPM 104940
Sex	Female
Location	Papua, New Guinea
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	94326
Number of Data Polygons	47166
Date Scanned	July 14, 2009
Scan Technician	Stephanie John
Edited By	Stephanie John
Photographs
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