Table 1. Birds-of-paradise sample information.
| Sample ID | Bird species | Morphologya | Dietb | Mating behaviorc | A2600/A280 ratio | DNA concentration (ng/μl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDW2 | Twelve-wired bird-of-paradise (Seleucidis melanoleucus) | Color: vibrant yellow and black, 12 black tail string (male), Feather, beak and claw: no observable abnormalities |
50% fruits 50% diverse diet (legume, insect small reptiles) |
Arboreal, loud vocalization, observable dance, Succesful lek mating: 4–5 times. |
1.59 | 14.0 |
| CDW6 | Magnificent bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus magnificus) | Color: dull yellow and black, blue feet, 2 blue tail string (male) Feather, beak and claw: no observable abnormalities |
70% Fruits 30% (beetles and cricket) |
Terrestrial, loud vocailization, observable dance for 90 minutes (clean up till mating) Succesful lek mating: 2 times |
1.75 | 14.6 |
Non-invasive; can not be counted.
These values should be considered approximate indications of dietary preference.
Succesful mating indicate healthy individual.