Long-tailed Paradigalla (Paradigalla carunculata)
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Long-tailed Paradigalla

Paradigalla carunculata Lesson, RP, 1835

170 gWeight

The long-tailed paradigalla (Paradigalla carunculata) is a large, approximately 37 cm long, black bird-of-paradise with long and pointed tail.

Most records: Indonesia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Long-tailed Paradigalla has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Arfak Mtns – German CampIndonesia36 records
  2. Arfak Mtns – MaybriIndonesia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The long-tailed paradigalla (Paradigalla carunculata) is a large, approximately 37 cm long, black bird-of-paradise with long and pointed tail. One of the most plain members in the family Paradisaeidae, its only adornment is the colorful facial wattles of yellow, red and sky-blue near base of the bill. Both sexes are similar in appearance, however the female is slightly duller and smaller.

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Questions

How big is the Long-tailed Paradigalla?

The Long-tailed Paradigalla weighs around 170 g.

Where does the Long-tailed Paradigalla live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Arfak Mountains (northwestern New Guinea). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

Is the Long-tailed Paradigalla endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Long-tailed Paradigalla as Near Threatened.

What does the Long-tailed Paradigalla eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Long-tailed Paradigalla in?

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

At a glance

Weight
170 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
169 mm
Tail
142 mm
Bill
35 mm
Tarsus
48 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Arfak Mountains (northwestern New Guinea)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

Other birds in the genus Paradigalla

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Long-tailed Paradigalla

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