About the Eastern Parotia
The eastern parotia, also known as Helena's parotia, is a medium-sized passerine of the bird-of-paradise family, Paradisaeidae, endemic to mountain forests of the Bird's Tail Peninsula. It is approximately 27 cm (11 in) long.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) |
| Species | Parotia helenae |
| Species Codes | lawpar2, EAPA, LAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Parotia belong to?
The Eastern Parotia (Parotia helenae) belongs to the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Parotia?
The eastern parotia, also known as Helena's parotia, is a medium-sized passerine of the bird-of-paradise family, Paradisaeidae, endemic to mountain forests of the Bird's Tail Peninsula. It is approximately 27 cm (11 in) long....
Where can I report a Eastern Parotia sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Parotia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lawpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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