About the Western Parotia
The western or Arfak parotia is a medium-sized, approximately 33 cm long, bird-of-paradise with a medium-length tail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) |
| Species | Parotia sefilata |
| Species Codes | wespar1, WEPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Parotia belong to?
The Western Parotia (Parotia sefilata) belongs to the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Parotia?
The western or Arfak parotia is a medium-sized, approximately 33 cm long, bird-of-paradise with a medium-length tail....
Where can I report a Western Parotia sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Parotia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wespar1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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