Arfak Astrapia

Arfak Astrapia

Astrapia nigra

Least Concern
Envergure
35,8 cm
Poids
190,0 g
Famille
Paradisaeidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 35,8 cm 14.1 in
Poids 190,0 g 6.70 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Paradisaeidae (Birds-of-Paradise)
Genus Astrapia
Espèces Astrapia nigra

Distribution

Arfak Astrapia has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Arfak Astrapia endangered?
The Arfak Astrapia has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Arfak Astrapia?
The Arfak Astrapia has a wingspan of 35.8 cm, weight of 190.0 g.
What order and family does the Arfak Astrapia belong to?
The Arfak Astrapia (Astrapia nigra) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paradisaeidae.

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