Arfak Astrapia vs Black-billed Sicklebill
Astrapia nigra comparé à Drepanornis albertisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Arfak Astrapia | Black-billed Sicklebill |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Astrapia nigra | Drepanornis albertisi |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Paradisaeidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 35,8 cm (14.1 in) | 29,5 cm (11.6 in) |
| Poids | 190,0 g (6.70 oz) | 113,0 g (3.99 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Arfak Astrapia
Black-billed Sicklebill
About These Birds
Arfak Astrapia
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.
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.