Astrapia - Wikipedia Astrapia (Vieillot, 1816) is a genus of birds-of-paradise The genus contains five species, all endemic to New Guinea The males have highly iridescent plumage and remarkably long tails Females are duller and have shorter tails
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia: The Three-Foot Tail | Bird Academy • The . . . The ribbon-tailed astrapia gets its name from the tail of the adult males, which is about three times as long as the body of the bird This is one of the longest, if not the longest tail lengths relative to body size of any bird in the world
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia - eBird A long-tailed bird of upper montane forest The male has an iridescent green head and bib with a black chest band bordered with a thin gold stripe Note the outlandishly long, white tail streamers Female is blackish with barring on the belly and some iridescence on the head Mainly eats fruit
Astrapia Birds-of-Paradise: Characteristics, Behavior and Reproduction . . . Astrapia is a genus of birds-of-paradise with five species They are endemic to New Guinea Males are dark and have highly iridescent plumage and extraordinarily long tails Females are duller and have shorter tails Their displays have only rarely been observed but feature pivoting from side to side and waving or fanning their long tails
Astrapia: facts, distribution population | BioDB With a rich evolutionary history spanning approximately 6 million years, Astrapia species are closely related to those in the genus Paradigalla, forming an intricate web of avian diversity in the region
Astrapia - Animalia The list of species of Astrapia genus show more show more Home Astrapia HABITATTAXONOMYPROPERTIES Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actophilornis Hydrophasianus Jacana Irediparra Metopidius Microparra Chionis Genus: Genus: Genus: Genus: Family: Genus: Coccyzus Genus: Geococcyx Genus: Cuculus Genus: Eudynamys Genus: Centropus
Ribbon-Tailed Astrapia Facts - Fact Animal Birds of Paradise are an exceptionally varied family of passerine birds from the New Guinea area, known for their exaggerated sexual dimorphism and tendency to perform intricate mating rituals
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia - Astrapia mayeri - Birds of the World This account summarizes the life history of the Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, including information relating to its identification, systematics, distribution, habitat, diet, vocalizations, breeding ecology, and conservation status
Astrapia Birds Of Paradise | Earth Life The genus Astrapia is a captivating group within the family Paradisaeidae, commonly known as the birds of paradise These remarkable birds are renowned for their extraordinary plumage, elaborate courtship displays, and unique adaptations that make them some of the most visually stunning avian species on Earth
Astrapia | bird genus | Britannica …species of long-tailed birds-of-paradise (Astrapia), males are shining black, sometimes with iridescent ruffs, and have long graduated tails of broad black or black-and-white feathers; total length may be 80 to 115 cm