Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Carola’s ParotiaScientific Name: Parotia carolaeCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds of ParadiseSize: Total length: 10.0–10.6 in (25–27 cm)Weight: Adult weight: 4.6–5.8 oz (130–165 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in wild tropical cloud forest...
Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blue Bird-of-ParadiseScientific Name: Paradisornis rudolphiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds-of-ParadiseSize: Body length: 12–13 in (30–34 cm); Male tail ribbons: up to 20 in (50 cm)Weight: 5.5–6.7 oz (155–190 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in wild...
Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Magnificent RiflebirdScientific Name: Ptiloris magnificusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds of ParadiseSize: Body length: 11–13 in (28–34 cm); Wingspan: 20–22 in (51–56 cm)Weight: 3.5–5.6 oz (100–160 g); adult males are heavier than...
Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Princess Stephanie’s AstrapiaScientific Name: Astrapia stephaniaeCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds-of-ParadiseSize: Body length: 14–15 in (37 cm); Male tail length: up to 19 in (47 cm)Weight: 4.5–6.0 oz (130–170 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in...
Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-billed SicklebillScientific Name: Drepanornis albertisiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds-of-ParadiseSize: Body length: 13.5–14.5 in (34–37 cm); Bill length: 2.8–3.5 in (7–9 cm)Weight: 3.7–4.9 oz (105–140 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild...
Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western ParotiaScientific Name: Parotia sefilataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds-of-ParadiseSize: Body length: 12–13 in (30–33 cm); Wing length: 6.0–6.5 in (15–16.5 cm)Weight: 5.5–7.2 oz (155–205 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in wild montane...
Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Superb Bird-of-ParadiseScientific Name: Lophorina superbaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds of ParadiseSize: Body length: 9.0–10.0 in (23–26 cm); Wingspan: 14.0–16.0 in (35–40 cm)Weight: Males: 2.1–3.7 oz (60–105 g); Females: 1.9–3.0 oz (54–85...
Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Standardwing Bird-of-ParadiseScientific Name: Semioptera wallaciiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds-of-ParadiseSize: Total length: 10–11 in (26–28 cm)Weight: 4.4–6.2 oz (125–175 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild tropical forestsDiet: Omnivore /...
Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ribbon-tailed AstrapiaScientific Name: Astrapia mayeriCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds of ParadiseSize: Body length: 12–14 in (30–35 cm); Male tail streamers: up to 39 in (100 cm)Weight: 4.6–6.0 oz (130–170 g)Lifespan: 15–20 years in wild...
Birds > Birds-of-Paradise
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Twelve-wired Bird-of-ParadiseScientific Name: Seleucidis melanoleucusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds-of-ParadiseSize: Body length: 13–14 in (33–35 cm); Wingspan: 19–21 in (48–53 cm)Weight: 5.6–7.4 oz (160–210 g); males slightly heavier than...
