King Bird-of-paradise vs Black-billed Sicklebill
Cicinnurus regius compared with Drepanornis albertisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | King Bird-of-paradise | Black-billed Sicklebill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicinnurus regius | Drepanornis albertisi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paradisaeidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.5 cm (8.1 in) | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) |
| Weight | 51.0 g (1.80 oz) | 113.0 g (3.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
King Bird-of-paradise
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.