Splendid Astrapia (Astrapia splendidissima)
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Splendid Astrapia

Astrapia splendidissima Rothschild, 1895

131 gWeight

The splendid astrapia (Astrapia splendidissima) is a species of bird in the family Paradisaeidae, native to the montane forests of New Guinea.

Most records: Papua New Guinea

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Splendid Astrapia has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Tabubil AreaPapua New Guinea4 records
  2. Ok Menga Hydro IntakePapua New Guinea1 record
  3. Elevala River – between Fly River and Ketu RiverPapua New Guinea1 record
More places
  1. Tari GapPapua New Guinea1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Papua New Guinea

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 splendid astrapia (Astrapia splendidissima) is a species of bird in the family Paradisaeidae, native to the montane forests of New Guinea. Males are known for their iridescent plumage and elaborate courtship displays, including branch-hopping, tail-flicking, and frog-like calls; they may also display in leks.

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Questions

How big is the Splendid Astrapia?

The Splendid Astrapia weighs around 131 g.

Where does the Splendid Astrapia live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: montane western, central New Guinea. It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea.

Is the Splendid Astrapia endangered?

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

What does the Splendid Astrapia eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Splendid Astrapia in?

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

At a glance

Weight
131 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
131 mm
Tail
171 mm
Bill
38 mm
Tarsus
38 mm

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

Range

Australasia: montane western, central New Guinea

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

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Splendid Astrapia

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