Halmahera Paradise-Crow
NameHalmahera Paradise-Crow
Common NameHalmahera Paradise-Crow
Scientific NameLycocorax pyrrhopterus
FamilyParadisaeidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)38
Weight (g)215
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy blackish-brown plumage, appearing dark brown in most light, with a slight purplish sheen on the head and neck. The primary feathers have a rufous-chestnut inner web, visible in flight.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and un-paradise-like calls, including harsh caws, croaks, and guttural notes, often described as crow-like or raven-like. It can also produce softer, more melodious whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the northern Moluccas (Maluku Utara) in Indonesia, specifically the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Morotai, Kasiruta, and Obi.
Identifying Featuresentirely dark plumage, stout, slightly decurved bill, crow-like appearance, rufous-chestnut inner primaries (visible in flight), endemic to Halmahera region
Description
The Halmahera Paradise-Crow is a medium-sized, crow-like bird-of-paradise with entirely dark, glossy blackish-brown plumage. It possesses a stout, slightly decurved bill and is typically found foraging in the canopy of lowland forests.
