The Birds of Aru, nature at its stunning best.(Ep 310)
17. januar 2026 · 25 min · 3K visninger · Indonesia
King Bird of Paradise perched in dappled forest light
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The crew of *Learning By Doing* travels to the remote village of Badagaki in the Aru Islands, Indonesia, to observe the Greater Bird of Paradise and the King Bird of Paradise in their natural habitat. Accessing the site requires a one-hour hike from the river through dense jungle, followed by a stay in basic, off-grid cabins equipped with solar lanterns and composting toilets. To view the birds, visitors are hoisted 30 meters into the forest canopy using a harness and pulley system, where they wait in a small wooden hide for several hours.7:06 The Greater Bird of Paradise displays its plumage and performs mating dances during early morning hours, while the King Bird of Paradise is active in the afternoon.17:22 The crew notes that the experience is physically demanding, requiring long periods of stillness in wet, muddy conditions, and they advise that the remote, rainy environment is challenging for travel with a toddler.22:51
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