About the Long-tailed Paradigalla
The long-tailed paradigalla is a large, approximately 37 cm long, black bird-of-paradise with long and pointed tail. One of the most plain members in the family Paradisaeidae, its only adornment is the colorful facial wattles of yellow, red and sky-blue near base of the bill. Both sexes are similar in appearance, however the female is slightly duller and smaller.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) |
| Species | Paradigalla carunculata |
| Species Codes | lotpar1, LTPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Paradigalla belong to?
The Long-tailed Paradigalla (Paradigalla carunculata) belongs to the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Long-tailed Paradigalla?
The Long-tailed Paradigalla is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Paradigalla?
The long-tailed paradigalla is a large, approximately 37 cm long, black bird-of-paradise with long and pointed tail. One of the most plain members in the family Paradisaeidae, its only adornment is the colorful facial wattles of yellow, red and sky-blue near base of the bill. Both sexes are similar ...
Where can I report a Long-tailed Paradigalla sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Paradigalla on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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