Stephanie's Astrapia vs Black-billed Sicklebill

Astrapia stephaniae compared with Drepanornis albertisi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Stephanie's Astrapia Black-billed Sicklebill
Scientific Name Astrapia stephaniae Drepanornis albertisi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Paradisaeidae Paradisaeidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 31.2 cm (12.3 in) 29.5 cm (11.6 in)
Weight 148.75 g (5.25 oz) 113.0 g (3.99 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Stephanie's Astrapia only

None

Black-billed Sicklebill only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Stephanie's Astrapia

Least Concern

Black-billed Sicklebill

About These Birds

Black-billed Sicklebill

The Black-billed Sicklebill is a large bird of paradise of New Guinea's montane forests, with the male displaying deep brown plumage, a long tail, and an extraordinarily long, strongly curved black bill used to probe for nectar and extract grubs from bark. It inhabits primary mid-montane forests across the main island of New Guinea. It feeds on arthropods, nectar, and fruits.

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