The Lesser Bird-of-Paradise is a small, brilliantly colored bird from the rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands. It is famous for its elaborate courtship displays, where males use their long, flowing feathers to create a dramatic show to attract females. The male has a rich golden-yellow body, a dark velvety head, an iridescent greenish throat, and two long plumes of golden-orange feathers that extend from its sides like flowing ribbons.