In the Roblox animal roleplay sim Feather Family (developed by The Feather Family / GoldenAviary), the Bird of Paradise is an unlockable flying bird that costs 300 Feathers to purchase. It exhibits noticeable sexual dimorphism between male and female models and features two playable species variants: the Greater Bird of Paradise and the Superb Bird of Paradise. Like all standard and unlockable species in the game, it spawns in the Village biome after selection.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Classification | Unlockable Bird |
| Feather Cost | 300 Feathers |
| Flight Status | Flying |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Yes (Male and Female variants) |
| Available Skins | Greater, Superb |
| Default Spawn Biome | Village |
| Release Date | February 1, 2020 |
How to Unlock the Bird of Paradise
The Bird of Paradise is acquired through the in-game Feather Shop, accessible via the feather menu button. Players do not need Robux or game passes to unlock this species.
- Earn Feathers through active gameplay: Players automatically receive 5 Feathers every 90 seconds of play time.
- Accumulate the required total: Reaching the 300 Feather purchase threshold takes approximately 90 minutes of continuous play time if starting from zero.
- Purchase in the roster: Once unlocked, the species remains permanently bound to your account roster and can be selected whenever you spawn or customize a new bird.
Available Skins and Appearance
The Bird of Paradise roster entry includes two distinct species representations in the Character Creator:
- Greater Bird of Paradise: The original model introduced to the game, featuring long display plumage. The species model received a visual remodel in February 2023, followed by refined wing meshes and updated Greater Male tail physics in May 2024.
- Superb Bird of Paradise: Added in the February 17, 2023 update alongside jungle foliage expansions, providing players with an alternate species skin under the same roster entry.
Because the bird has sexual dimorphism enabled, choosing between male and female variants alters feather geometry and decorative display assets. Players can adjust color tinting, markings, texture types, and scale through the Character Creator, including advanced RGB and HSV sliders for custom palettes.
Flight and Controls
The Bird of Paradise is categorized under full flying mobility rather than limited gliding or flightless movement. Once grown from a chick to an adult, it can freely take flight across all connected biomes.
- Computer Controls: Press Q to toggle flight, hold Shift to run or sprint, press E or click to interact with objects and edible food, and press keys 1 through 7 to trigger standard social actions (such as Call, Sit, Preen, or Display).
- Mobile Controls: Tap the on-screen Fly button to take off or land, and tap the Run button to adjust ground speed.
- Console Controls: On Xbox or PlayStation controllers, press Y / Triangle to toggle flight, X / Square to sprint, and B / Circle to interact with items or nests.
Growth and Roleplay Features
Players can experience the full life cycle as a Bird of Paradise:
- Egg and Chick Stages: You can hatch from an egg or begin as a hatchling in a player-built nest. Chicks have standard running and calling actions.
- Growing Up: Once the growth requirement is met, players can use the Grow action to morph into the full adult form without losing customized color settings.
- Nest Building and Carrying: Adult birds can construct stick, rock, or dirt nests across perches and terrain, carry smaller chicks in their beaks or feet, and join or lead multiplayer player flocks.
Update History and In-Game Trivia
- February 1, 2020: The Bird of Paradise officially debuted as an unlockable species alongside color customization tweaks.
- Leaderboard Character Limits: Prior to the addition of the Moa, the game relied on Roblox's default leaderboard UI, which frequently struggled to fit longer species names like Bird of Paradise and Archaeopteryx.
- February 26, 2021: A bug fix resolved an issue where chicks were temporarily unable to grow into adult Birds of Paradise.
- February 17, 2023: The Greater Bird of Paradise model received a comprehensive remodel, and the Superb Bird of Paradise skin was introduced.
- May 31, 2024: Developers updated the wing models and remodeled the Greater Male tail feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Feathers does the Bird of Paradise cost?
The Bird of Paradise costs 300 Feathers in the in-game unlockables shop.
Can the Bird of Paradise fly in Feather Family?
Yes. The Bird of Paradise has full flying status once it matures into an adult.
Does the Bird of Paradise have different skins?
Yes. It features two species options: the Greater Bird of Paradise and the Superb Bird of Paradise, both of which support distinct male and female models.
Does the Bird of Paradise require a Game Pass?
No. Game passes (such as Phoenix, Griffin, Peryton, and Basilisk) require Robux, whereas the Bird of Paradise is unlocked strictly using the free in-game Feathers currency.
