Emperor Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea guilielmi)
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Emperor Bird-of-paradise

Paradisaea guilielmi Cabanis, 1888

256 gWeight

The emperor bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea guilielmi), also known as emperor of Germany's bird-of-paradise, is a species of bird-of-paradise.

Near Threatened

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 emperor bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea guilielmi), also known as emperor of Germany's bird-of-paradise, is a species of bird-of-paradise.

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Questions

How big is the Emperor Bird-of-paradise?

The Emperor Bird-of-paradise weighs around 256 g.

Where does the Emperor Bird-of-paradise live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Huon Peninsula (northeastern New Guinea).

Is the Emperor Bird-of-paradise endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Emperor Bird-of-paradise as Near Threatened.

What does the Emperor Bird-of-paradise eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Emperor Bird-of-paradise in?

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

At a glance

Weight
256 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
173 mm
Tail
115 mm
Bill
40 mm
Tarsus
45 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Huon Peninsula (northeastern New Guinea)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

Other birds in the genus Paradisaea

Greater Bird-of-paradiseGreater Bird-of-paradiseParadisaea apodaRaggiana Bird-of-paradiseRaggiana Bird-of-paradiseParadisaea raggianaLesser Bird-of-paradiseLesser Bird-of-paradiseParadisaea minorGoldie's Bird-of-paradiseGoldie's Bird-of-paradiseParadisaea decoraRed Bird-of-paradiseRed Bird-of-paradiseParadisaea rubraHalmahera Paradise-crowHalmahera Paradise-crowLycocorax pyrrhopterusObi Paradise-crowObi Paradise-crowLycocorax obiensisGlossy-mantled ManucodeGlossy-mantled ManucodeManucodia aterTagula ManucodeTagula ManucodeManucodia alterJobi ManucodeJobi ManucodeManucodia jobiensis
Emperor Bird-of-paradise

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