Arfak Astrapia vs Red Bird-of-paradise
Astrapia nigra compared with Paradisaea rubra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Arfak Astrapia | Red Bird-of-paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Astrapia nigra | Paradisaea rubra |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paradisaeidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.8 cm (14.1 in) | 34.2 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 190.0 g (6.70 oz) | 176.25 g (6.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Arfak Astrapia
Near Threatened
Red Bird-of-paradise
About These Birds
Arfak Astrapia
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.