Huon Astrapia (Astrapia rothschildi)
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Huon Astrapia

Astrapia rothschildi Förster, JFN, 1906

181 gWeight

The Huon astrapia (Astrapia rothschildi), also known as Rothschild's astrapia, Huon bird-of-paradise, or Lord Rothschild's bird-of-paradise, is a species of bird-of-paradise belonging to the genus Astrapia.

Least Concern

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 Huon astrapia (Astrapia rothschildi), also known as Rothschild's astrapia, Huon bird-of-paradise, or Lord Rothschild's bird-of-paradise, is a species of bird-of-paradise belonging to the genus Astrapia. Like most of its congeners, A. rothschildi is a rather elusive member of its genus and family.

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Questions

How big is the Huon Astrapia?

The Huon Astrapia weighs around 181 g.

Where does the Huon Astrapia live?

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

Is the Huon Astrapia endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Huon Astrapia as Least Concern.

What does the Huon Astrapia eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Huon Astrapia in?

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

At a glance

Weight
181 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
184 mm
Tail
421 mm
Bill
37 mm
Tarsus
43 mm

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

Range

Australasia: montane Huon Peninsula (northeastern New Guinea)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

Other birds in the genus Astrapia

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Huon Astrapia

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