Hand-rearing, growth, and development of the red bird of paradise (Paradisaea rubra) at the New York Zoological Park

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430100104.abs Growth and development of six hand-reared red bird of paradise chicks was documented at the New York Zoological Park from March 1988 to May 1989. A total of 16 eggs were laid, of which 10 were fertile. Clutches consisted of two eggs and the female left the next infrequently during incubation. Two chicks […]