Black-billed Sicklebill vs Pale-billed Sicklebill
Drepanornis albertisi compared with Drepanornis bruijnii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-billed Sicklebill | Pale-billed Sicklebill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drepanornis albertisi | Drepanornis bruijnii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paradisaeidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 113.0 g (3.99 oz) | 168.75 g (5.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-billed Sicklebill
Least Concern
Pale-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.