Diphyllodes
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The subgenus Diphyllodes (Lesson
, 1834) was a genus for two species birds of paradise, the Magnificent Bird of Paradise
, Diphyllodes magnificus and Wilson's Bird of Paradise
, Diphyllodes respublica.
René-Primevère Lesson
René Primevère Lesson was a French surgeon, naturalist, ornithologist, and herpetologist.Lesson was born at Rochefort, and at the age of sixteen he entered the Naval Medical School there...
, 1834) was a genus for two species birds of paradise, the Magnificent Bird of Paradise
Magnificent Bird of Paradise
The Magnificent Bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus magnificus is a small, up to 26 cm-long, bird-of-paradise with extremely complex plumage. The male has seemingly incandescent yellow wings, an iridescent-green breast shield, blue feet, and is adorned with a yellow mantle on its neck. It has two...
, Diphyllodes magnificus and Wilson's Bird of Paradise
Wilson's Bird of Paradise
The Wilson's Bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus respublica, is a small, up to 21 cm long, passerine bird of the Paradisaeidae family. The male is a red and black bird-of-paradise with a yellow mantle on its neck, light green mouth, rich blue feet and two curved violet tail feathers. The head is...
, Diphyllodes respublica.