Eastern Parotia (Parotia helenae)
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Eastern Parotia

Parotia helenae De Vis, 1897

The eastern parotia (Parotia helenae), 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 (Papua New Guinea).

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The eastern parotia (Parotia helenae), 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 (Papua New Guinea). It is approximately 27 cm (11 in) long.

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Questions

Where does the Eastern Parotia live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: montane southeastern New Guinea.

What family is the Eastern Parotia in?

It belongs to the family Birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

Range

Australasia: montane southeastern New Guinea

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Birds-of-paradise Paradisaeidae
Genus
Parotia

Other birds in the genus Parotia

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Eastern Parotia

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