Cendrawasih, Bird of Paradise

The Most Beautiful Birds in the World is Cendrawasih (Paradisaeidae) or Bird of Paradise an English people called. Cendrawasih is the Indonesian word for "Bird of Paradise". This bird found in Papua-Indonesia, Eastern Australia, Torres Island and New Guinea. And now, this fretty fascinating bird very suffers from illegal hunting and is on the brink of extinction. This species was described from specimens brought to Europe from trading expeditions. The Cendrawasih birds was prepared by native traders by removing the wings and legs in order can be used as garnish.

Paradiseae minor

Cendrawasih is believed by local tribes to have a mystical properties, the tribes believe that the bird is the bird of the Gods that come from heaven and because of that the bird will never set foot on the ground. Members of the tribes use Cendrawasih feathers to decorate their heads and cloths during cultural feast.

The average length of Cendrawasih bird is around 13 inches including the ornamental plum. The malaes have different shoking color of yelow, green, red and blue all over their body and tail that comes in different size and shapes.

There are aroud 43 birds of paradise species in the world, which at least 28 can be found live in the rainforest of West Papua Province-Indonesia. The image on this blog are for example picture of Cendrawasih is the bird make their nest in tree holes and branches.

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The Raggiana

The most famous species are the Raggiana, for example usually has orange tail, yellow neck and green chin. This extravagant look of beautiful feathers is properties of the males as they need it to attract females. The famales on the cotrary has dull brown feather with no colorful plumes. The dull color protects them when they are laying eggs and raising their young. The Paradiseae is mostly polygamous. For some monogamous species that mate for life, male color is as dull as the female.

Paradiseae rubra

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier origins Dog is early ancestor of breed came from England, where applications included farm use, dog fighting, guarding or companionship. Until the first part of 10th century, the Bulldog was breed in England for the purpose of baiting bulls. A healthy American Staffordshire Terrier can live as long as 12 years. Common health issues include hip dysplasia, skin problems and some allergies.

Terrier

Bulldogs pictured as late as 1870 rewemble contemporary American Staffordshire Terrier to a greater degree than present days Bulldog.

Dog - Terrier

These dogs began to find their way into America as early as 1870, where they became known as the Pit Dog and Pit Bull Terrier, then the American Bull Terrier, and still later as the Yankee Terrier.

American Staffordshire Terrier possess a natural eagerness to please the owners. With proper care and attention, you can be an exemplary member of pamily.

Bred to be both swift and strong, American Staffordshire Terrier love to play fetch, go for runs and work. They are very strong for their size: Amstaffs can pull very heavy objects, bite through rubber and wire, and they have a high tolerance for pain ang patigue. Please keep them busy and loaded with positive reinforcement, and they'll maintain an upbeat and steady mood.

Staffordshire Terrier Dogs

American Staffordshire Terrier Dogs have medium-sized, muscular, agile and solid frames. They have wide, sturby heads with medium-length muzzles and powerful jaws. Their ears are set high. Their eyes are dark, set low and far apart. And their necks slope down to a deep, wide chest and rib cage. They have short backs, tapered tails and straight front legs.

American Terrier Dogs

Terrier Dogs

They short, shiny and dense coats can come in almost any coloror combinations of colors. Overall, American Staffordshire Terrier look strong for their size, combining a muscular stockiness with a graceful poise.

Staffordshire Terrier Dogs

American Staffordshire Terrier

In the early 1800s, breeders attempted create a dog that blended the spirit of Terrier with the courage and brawn of a Bulldog. The result-using a possible mix of Bulldog and Fox Terriers was the English Staffordshire Terriers. In the mid-1800s, English Staffordshire Terrier were brought to America, where they were registered with the AKC as "Staffordshire Terrier". They were officially named American Staffordshire Terriers in 1972.

Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier Dogs might not be the best apartment dwellers, though as long as they get plenty of outdoor exercise they'll be happy. Ideally, a fenced yard suits them best, not to mentions daily games of fetch an contructive tasks. They should be kept on a leash while on walk an at the park.