A subfamily of birds in the family Paradisaeidae, commonly known as drongo-like birds of paradise found in New Guinea.
From Greek 'epi-' (upon, over) + 'machinae' (machines, devices), referring to the mechanical or elaborate nature of their plumage displays.
These birds are named with a term suggesting they're 'machines' of nature—and they literally are! Male birds of paradise in this group have evolved elaborate courtship behaviors and physical structures so precise they function almost like biological engineering.
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