Arfak Astrapia
Astrapia nigra
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="astrapia-nigra"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/astrapia-nigra/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/astrapia-nigra/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/astrapia-nigra/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="astrapia-nigra"></birdfyi-bird>The Arfak Astrapia (Astrapia nigra) is a bird species in the family Paradisaeidae (birds-of-paradise), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.8 cm and a weight of 190 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
About
The Arfak Astrapia is a spectacular bird-of-paradise from the Arfak Mountains of western New Guinea, weighing about 190 grams with a wingspan near 36 cm. Males are clothed in iridescent black and green plumage with an extremely long tail used in elaborate courtship displays. It inhabits montane forests where it feeds on fruit and arthropods in the mid-canopy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.8 cm | 14.1 in |
| Weight | 190.0 g | 6.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Paradisaeidae (Birds-of-Paradise) |
| Genus | Astrapia |
| Species | Astrapia nigra |
Distribution
Arfak Astrapia has been recorded in 1 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arfak Astrapia endangered?
How big is the Arfak Astrapia?
What order and family does the Arfak Astrapia belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Paradisaeidae family