Bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a native of South Africa and one of the most unusual and attractive members of the banana family (Musaceae). This popular plant bears a unique flower that resembles a brightly colored bird in flight, giving it the common name, bird-of-paradise. The photo was taken on February 2, 2007 in Haifa (Israel).
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upagupt mohanty 10 Jun 2010
Good shot indeed!!!!Thom Roslan 26 Apr 2008
A Beautiful portfolio of wonderful flowers....Your a "Master of the Macro"......gerry logan 04 Nov 2007
what a grand story line to go with this fantastic shot. in the thumnail I thought it was a picture of a fairy but I can see were it would look like a bird also great shotJohn Davis 17 Jul 2007
wonderful colors and great detail, awesome captureCindy Luke 28 Feb 2007
They are beautiful nice work