The Bird Of Paradise Without Wings

This particular bird has no wings and will never fly. However, people around the world will stop and gawk at its flightless beauty. Strelitzia reginae is a monocotyledonous flowering plant indigenous to South Africa.

The flower is also known as Crane Flower or Bird of Paradise. Its scientific name commemorates Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, queen consort of King George III. Take a look at the bird of paradise without wings.