There are more than three dozen species in the family Paradisaeidae, more commonly known as the birds of paradise. Most are distinguished by striking colors and bright plumage of yellow, blue, scarlet, and green. These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or streamers. Some species have enormous head plumes or other distinctive ornaments, such as breast shields or head fans.
Males put their bright colors and unusual ornaments to good use when they display for females. Their elaborate dances, poses, and other rituals accentuate their appearance and put on a phenomenal show for both female birds and any humans lucky enough to be in the vicinity. Such displays can last for hours, and in many species they consume a significant part of the male's time.
Birds of paradise are found in New Guinea and surrounding islands. The manucodes and riflebirds species also dwell in Australia. Birds of paradise are so attractive that their appearance once made them the target of skin hunters, who decimated some species.
These birds also lend their name to a colorful flower. South Africa's bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a member of the banana family. It sports a beautiful flower believed to resemble the avian bird of paradise in flight.
Reference : http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/bird-of-paradise/
Please answer these question based on the text below,
1. What will males do when attracting females bird of paradise?
a. sing a song c. stay still
b. elaborate dances d. moving it's head upside down
2. Where can we find on of the Bird of Paradise?
a. Bali c. Papua
b. Java d. Hong- Kong
3. How many Pradisaeidae species are there in this world?
a. 2 dozen species
b. 3 dozen species
c. more than 3 dozen species
d. they had already extinct
4. Some species have special ornaments, such as...
a. colorful feather c. raven claw
b. black butt d. head plumes
5. What is Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise?
a. King of Bird of Paradise
b. The biggest bird of paradise
c. colorful South Africa's flower
d. colorful bird in South Afirca
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6. Who is the guru of Po?
a. Master Oogway c. Master Usep
b. Master Shifu d. Master Dante
7. What is the meaning phrase of Kung Fu in Chinese?
a. one of the best martial arts c. Attainment of excellent in a skill
b. Way of Life d. discipline through others martial arts
8. What is Po's big dream?
a. become the best noodle seller c. become a Kungfu Master
b. become a robotic student d. join the Extract League
9. These are the the members of the Furious Five, except
a. Dom c. Mantis
b. Crane d. Tigress
10. What did producer said about Kungfu Panda?
a. It is about living
b. It is about being the best 'you' that you can possibly be
c. It is about being not selfish
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