About the Splendid Astrapia
The splendid astrapia is a species of bird in the family Paradisaeidae, native to the montane forests of New Guinea. Males are known for their iridescent plumage and elaborate courtship displays, including branch-hopping, tail-flicking, and frog-like calls; they may also display in leks.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) |
| Species | Astrapia splendidissima |
| Species Codes | splast1, SPAS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Splendid Astrapia belong to?
The Splendid Astrapia (Astrapia splendidissima) belongs to the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Splendid Astrapia?
The splendid astrapia is a species of bird in the family Paradisaeidae, native to the montane forests of New Guinea. Males are known for their iridescent plumage and elaborate courtship displays, including branch-hopping, tail-flicking, and frog-like calls; they may also display in leks....
Where can I report a Splendid Astrapia sighting?
You can log sightings of Splendid Astrapia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code splast1, or on iNaturalist.
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