About the Yellow-breasted Satinbird
The yellow-breasted satinbird, formerly known as the yellow-breasted bird-of-paradise and also known as the silken satinbird, is a species of bird in the family Cnemophilidae. It is monotypic within the genus Loboparadisea. It is found in the New Guinea highlands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Satinbirds (Cnemophilidae) |
| Species | Loboparadisea sericea |
| Species Codes | yebsat1, YBSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-breasted Satinbird belong to?
The Yellow-breasted Satinbird (Loboparadisea sericea) belongs to the Satinbirds family (Cnemophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-breasted Satinbird?
The yellow-breasted satinbird, formerly known as the yellow-breasted bird-of-paradise and also known as the silken satinbird, is a species of bird in the family Cnemophilidae. It is monotypic within the genus Loboparadisea. It is found in the New Guinea highlands. Its natural habitats are subtropica...
Where can I report a Yellow-breasted Satinbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-breasted Satinbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebsat1, or on iNaturalist.
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