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Western Superb Bird-of-paradise

Lophorina superba

Least Concern
Wingspan
27.6 cm
Weight
76.0 g
Family
Paradisaeidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Western Superb Bird-of-paradise (Lophorina superba) is a bird species in the family Paradisaeidae (birds-of-paradise), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 76 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.6 cm 10.9 in
Weight 76.0 g 2.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 18 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Paradisaeidae (Birds-of-Paradise)
Genus Lophorina
Species Lophorina superba

Distribution

Western Superb Bird-of-paradise has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Western Superb Bird-of-paradise endangered?
The Western Superb Bird-of-paradise has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Superb Bird-of-paradise nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 18 days.
How big is the Western Superb Bird-of-paradise?
The Western Superb Bird-of-paradise has a wingspan of 27.6 cm, weight of 76.0 g.
What order and family does the Western Superb Bird-of-paradise belong to?
The Western Superb Bird-of-paradise (Lophorina superba) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paradisaeidae.

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