Paradisaeidae Archives

Paradisaeidae - Birds of Paradise, Sicklebills, Riflebirds, Parotias

There are about 40 bird species in this family. They are found in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.

They are small to medium birds. They have slender to thick, slightly hooked bills; small, rounded wings; and short legs.

Males are brightly colored, and many have long, elaborate tails with streaming feathers. Many males also have streaming feathers on their wings and heads. The elaborate feathers on the male are used to attract females during the breeding season.

Females are usually brown to gray. They are found in forests and eat fruit, insects, small animals, and seeds.

Ribbon-tailed Astrapia
(Astrapia mayeri)

The ribbon-tailed astrapia is found in Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise
(Cicinnurus magnificus)

The magnificent bird-of-paradise is found in Indonesia and Papu New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
King Bird-of-Paradise
(Cicinnurus regius)

The king bird-of-paradise is found in Indonesia and Papu New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise
(Cicinnurus respublica)

Wilson's bird-of-paradise is found in Indonesia and Papua. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
Pale-Billed Sicklebill
(Drepanornis bruijnii)

The pale-billed sicklebill is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Black Sicklebill (male)
(Epimachus fastosus)

The black sicklebill is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Brown Sicklebill (female)
(Epimachus meyeri)

The brown sicklebill is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Magnificent Riflebird
(Lophorina magnifica)

The magnificent riflebird is found in Indonesia, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Paradise Riflebird
( Lophorina paradisea)

The paradise riflebird is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Western Superb Bird-of-Paradise (male)
(Lophorina superba)

The Western Superb Bird-of-Paradise, also known as the Vogelkop lophorina, is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Victoria's Riflebird (male)
(Lophorina victoriae)

Victoria's riflebird is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
Crinkle-Collared Manucode
(Manucodia chalybatus)

The crinkle-collared manucode is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Greater Bird-of-Paradise
(Paradisaea apoda)

The greater bird-of-paradise is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Lesser Bird-of-Paradise (female)
(Paradisaea minor)

The lesser bird-of-paradise is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise
(Paradisaea raggiana)

The Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise is found in
Red Bird-of-Paradise
(Paradisaea rubra)

The red bird-of-paradise is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
Blue Bird-of-Paradise
(Paradisornis rudolphi)

The blue bird-of-paradise is found in Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
Western Parotia (male)
(Parotia sefilata)

The western parotia is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise
(Semioptera wallacii)

The standardwing bird-of-paradise is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern