Western Superb Bird-of-paradise vs Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Lophorina superba compared with Cicinnurus respublica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Western Superb Bird-of-paradise | Wilson's Bird-of-paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lophorina superba | Cicinnurus respublica |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paradisaeidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 76.0 g (2.68 oz) | 55.0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | Fruit and insects gleaned from the forest canopy and subcanopy. Particularly favors figs. |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Western Superb Bird-of-paradise only
None
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise only
None
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Lowland and hill forests on the small islands of Waigeo and Batanta in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia.
Song & Call Comparison
Western Superb Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Male gives a harsh, nasal 'waah' or 'eeah' from display perch. Song is poorly documented in wild. Also produces mechanical rattling wing sounds during display flights.
Geographic Range & Migration
Western Superb Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Endemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off the northwestern tip of New Guinea, Indonesia.
Conservation Status
Western Superb Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
How to Tell Them Apart
Western Superb Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Males have a brilliant red back, yellow nape, turquoise blue bare crown, and green breast shield. Violet-blue curled tail wires. Females are brownish with bare blue crown.
Short, slightly curved greyish bill
About These Birds
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's bird-of-paradise is one of the most extraordinarily colored birds on Earth. Males meticulously clear a patch of forest floor as a display court, removing every leaf and twig. The species was virtually unknown to science until the late 20th century due to its restricted island range.