amnhnyc: Happy birthday to Sir David Attenborough! The celebrated filmmaker and naturalist stopped by the Museum this past November to talk about the legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace and Birds of Paradise, a group of birds found mainly in New Guinea, which have captivated onlookers for centuries with their bright colors and elaborate displays. Listen to Sir David’s delightful lecture here. Pictured above: Paradisea raggiana from Elliot’s A monograph of the Paradiseidae, AMNH/b10610169_7/D. …
