Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise
NameWilson's Bird-of-Paradise
Common NameWilson's Bird-of-Paradise
Scientific NameCicinnurus respublica
FamilyParadisaeidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMale has a bare turquoise crown with a black cruciform pattern, black head and throat, bright red back, yellow mantle, dark brown body, and two distinctive curled violet-blue tail feathers. Females are duller, mostly brownish with a paler belly.
Vocalization / CallCalls include a series of harsh, scratchy notes, often described as 'whi-whi-whi-whi-whi' or 'kra-kra-kra'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatslowland rainforest, hill rainforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off West Papua, Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresbare turquoise crown with black cross, bright red back, yellow mantle, two curled violet-blue tail feathers, small size
Description
A small, spectacularly colored bird-of-paradise, the male is renowned for its vibrant plumage and unique bare blue crown with a black cross pattern. It inhabits lowland rainforests, where it forages for fruits and insects and performs elaborate courtship displays.
