The Colorful Transformation: A Tale of Mr. Brown Bird's Journey to Embrace His True Self
Mr. and Mrs. Brown Bird lived in a jungle in Papua. Mr. Brown always complains about his feathers. He thought they were ugly. He was jealous of his friend, Mr. Green Bird.
"I want to have beautiful feathers like Mr. Green Bird. His feathers are not brown like mine. They are very beautiful," said Mr. Brown Bird to his wife.
"Honey, you have to be grateful for your feathers. With feathers like this, humans are not interested in us. So they will not hunt us," said Mrs. Brown Bird.
Mr. Brown Bird then went to the God of the Jungle.
"I want to have beautiful feathers like Mr. Green Bird's feathers," said Mr. Brown Bird.
"Don't worry. I can make your wish come true. Just choose one color."
"Hmm, I don't know. How about red? Yellow? Green? I'm confused."
The God of the jungle was upset. "Choose now!"
Mr. Brown Bird then looked up to the sky. He had an idea.
"Aha! I know which color to choose. I don't want one color for my feathers. I want many colors. I want my feathers to be colorful like the rainbow in the sky."
Not long after that, Mr. Brown Bird's feathers were colorful. When he went home, his wife did not recognize him.
"Honey, it's me. I'm your husband."
"No, my husband is not like you! His feathers are brown!" said Mrs. Brown Bird.
Mr. Brown Bird tried very hard to convince his wife that he was really her husband.
"You are very stupid, my husband. With colors like these, humans will hunt you. What if they also take our children? Now, please go away! Our lives are in danger if you are still here," said Mrs. Brown Bird. She was crying.
Mr. Brown Bird was very sad. He knew he had just made a very big mistake. He then left his house. His name then changed to Cendrawasih. It means the bird of paradise. ***
Moral Message
This story teaches us the importance of appreciating our unique qualities. Envying others can lead to decisions that may endanger our well-being. True beauty lies in our authenticity, and it's essential to be grateful for what we have.
Did you know?
Cendrawasih, or birds-of-paradise, are some of the most colorful and fascinating birds in the world! These extraordinary creatures belong to the family Paradisaeidae and are mostly found on the island of New Guinea and nearby areas. Can you believe there are 40 different species of these birds, each with their own unique look?
What makes the male birds-of-paradise so special? It’s their stunning feathers! Many of them have long, fancy plumage that can grow from their beaks, wings, tails, or even heads. They love living in dense rainforests, where they can show off their beautiful colors.
These birds are not just pretty; they have a fruity diet! Most of their meals come from fruits, but they also munch on insects from time to time. When it comes to love, birds-of-paradise have different styles. Some are monogamous, while others participate in fun mating dances called leks.
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