bird of paradise

US /ˌbɜːrd əv ˈpærədaɪs/
UK /ˌbɜːrd əv ˈpærədaɪs/
"bird of paradise" picture
1.

uccello del paradiso

a bird native to New Guinea and nearby islands, the male of which has brilliantly colored plumage and elongated feathers

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The male bird of paradise displays its vibrant feathers to attract a mate.
Il maschio di uccello del paradiso mostra le sue piume vivaci per attrarre una compagna.
The documentary featured stunning footage of the bird of paradise in its natural habitat.
Il documentario presentava filmati mozzafiato dell'uccello del paradiso nel suo habitat naturale.
2.

uccello del paradiso (pianta), strelitzia

a plant of the genus Strelitzia, native to South Africa, having large, showy flowers with bright orange and blue petals resembling a bird's head

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She decorated her living room with a vibrant bird of paradise plant.
Ha decorato il suo salotto con una vivace pianta di uccello del paradiso.
The tropical garden featured several exotic plants, including the striking bird of paradise.
Il giardino tropicale presentava diverse piante esotiche, inclusa la sorprendente uccello del paradiso.