Long-tailed Paradigalla
NameLong-tailed Paradigalla
Common NameLong-tailed Paradigalla
Scientific NameParadigalla carunculata
FamilyParadisaeidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)37
Weight (g)170
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage with an iridescent sheen. The head features prominent bare facial wattles: bright yellow on the forehead, light blue around the eye, and red behind the eye. It possesses a long, graduated tail, typically with two central wire-like filaments.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, ringing whistles and a variety of harsh, guttural notes, often given from dense forest cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Arfak Mountains of the Bird's Head Peninsula in West Papua, Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage, long tail, yellow, blue, and red facial wattles, slender black bill
Description
This medium-sized bird-of-paradise is characterized by its glossy black plumage and striking bare facial wattles. It is a shy inhabitant of montane rainforests, where it forages for fruits and insects.
