The Weaverbird and the Flower of Paradise

If seen, he seems a feathered thief
come to steal a feed; 
but for the flower, this is chiefly
service for its breeding.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Gauthier Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
well penned with a fitting title ~
Rodrigues Avatar
November 1, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Lovely!
Swan Avatar
November 2, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Thanks :) I enjoyed reading yours also! The name, bird of paradise has so many meanings to different poets, amazing!
Kendrick Avatar
October 30, 2024 at 4:47 AM
Ahhh!!! I had heard of the weaverbird but did not know of their relationship with the Bird of Paradise flower. Both species are beautiful. Thanks for sharing the information with us. Sara K
Swan Avatar
October 30, 2024 at 5:28 AM
From what I was reading, the only pollinator, with the flower providing a perfect blue petal step to stand on to sip the nectar. Beauty in symbiosis. Thanks for reading:)
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