A second sequel, Planet Earth … Ten years later, the BBC announced a six-part sequel had been commissioned, titled Planet Earth II, the first television series produced by the BBC in Ultra-high-definition ( 4K ). Bird of paradise. On 3% of the Earth's surface, the rain forest is the habitat for half our animal species, even 80% of insects. David Attenborough returned as narrator and presenter. Birds of Paradise These male Birds of Paradise are all about ruffling some feathers. The Wilson’s bird of paradise ( Cicinnurus respublica ) is a particularly beautiful example of this highly embellished family. Most courtship happens at dawn. So its wildlife is most competitive, like the birds of paradise's mating, and specialized with unique relationships of predation, parasitism etc. ‘Planet Earth II’ premieres on Saturday, February 18 at 9/8c on BBC America. Approximately the size of a starling, the male is dressed in an elaborate cape of vermillion, with a turquoise skull cap. The superb low light gathering qualities of high definition video made it possible to capture these extraordinary displays in conditions when traditional film wouldn't have worked or would have been very grainy. With David Attenborough, Sigourney Weaver, Huw Cordey, Paul Stewart.