Raggiana Bird-of-paradise
Paradisaea raggiana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="raggiana-bird-of-paradise"></birdfyi-bird>Papua New Guinea placed the Raggiana Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea raggiana) on its flag and coat of arms, making it the national bird. Males carry a yellow crown, an emerald-green throat and cascading orange-red flank plumes; females are brown with rufous underparts, and both have a stout, slightly curved blue-grey bill. Males assemble at traditional display trees, where they hang upside down and shake the flank plumes while giving harsh buzzy calls and explosive wailing, producing a lek that is loud and chaotic. The species occupies tropical rainforest and forest edge in New Guinea, from the lowlands to mid-montane elevations. Alfred Russel Wallace described it in 1873. Adults measure about 34 cm and 260 g.
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À propos
The raggiana bird-of-paradise is the national bird of Papua New Guinea, featured on the national flag and coat of arms. Males gather at traditional display trees to perform elaborate courtship dances, hanging upside down and shaking their spectacular flank plumes. Alfred Russel Wallace first described the species in 1873.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 34,0 cm | 13.4 in |
| Envergure | 45,0 cm | 17.7 in |
| Poids | 260,0 g | 9.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males have a yellow crown, emerald-green throat, and spectacular cascading orange-red flank plumes. Females are brown with rufous underparts.
Bec
Stout, slightly curved, blue-grey bill
Habitat & Range
Tropical rainforest and forest edge from lowlands to mid-montane elevations in New Guinea.
Répartition géographique
Southern and eastern New Guinea. Endemic to Papua New Guinea.
Diet & Feeding
Fruit, seeds, arthropods, and small vertebrates. Males display at communal lek sites to attract females.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 17-20 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Son
Chant
Males emit harsh, buzzy 'kraaak' calls and explosive wailing during display. Females give softer 'waak' contact calls. Display calls are loud and chaotic at leks.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Paradisaeidae (Birds-of-Paradise) |
| Genus | Paradisaea |
| Espèces | Paradisaea raggiana |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Raggiparadiesvogel |
| Spanish | Ave del Paraíso de Raggiana |
Distribution
Raggiana Bird-of-paradise has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Paradisaeidae family