Red Bird-of-Paradise
NameRed Bird-of-Paradise
Common NameRed Bird-of-Paradise
Scientific NameParadisaea rubra
FamilyParadisaeidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright yellow crown, dark green face and throat, and a blackish body. The back and wings are a rich crimson-red, fading to brown on the belly. The most striking features are the two long, coiled, blackish tail wires that extend from the central tail feathers, ending in a small tuft of blackish feathers.
Vocalization / CallTheir calls are often described as a series of harsh, nasal 'wok-wok-wok' or 'wa-wa-wa' notes, sometimes interspersed with softer chuckles or whistles during display.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta in the Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresbright red body plumage, yellow crown, dark green throat, two long coiled black tail wires, yellow bill
Description
The Red Bird-of-Paradise is a medium-sized passerine known for the male's spectacular courtship display, often performed while hanging upside down. Males exhibit vibrant red plumage and two distinctive long, coiled tail wires. This species inhabits lowland rainforests on a few islands in Indonesia.
