National embleem of PNG (4,2,8)
I believe the answer is:
bird of paradise
(Other definitions for bird of paradise that I've seen before include "Avian noted for its plumage" , "plant" , "gorgeous flyer" .)
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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