Splendid Astrapia (Astrapia splendidissima)
About the Splendid Astrapia
The splendid astrapia (Astrapia splendidissima) is a species of bird in the family Paradisaeidae, native to the montane forests of New Guinea. Males are known for their iridescent plumage and elaborate courtship displays, including branch-hopping, tail-flicking, and frog-like calls; they may also display in leks. Its diet consists mainly of fruit, along with insects, lizards, and frogs. Males are generally solitary, while females raise the young and may forage in small groups. The species is considered stable, though habitat loss may pose a future threat. Two subspecies are recognized, and hybridization with other astrapias has been reported.
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Listed as recorded in Indonesia in the xeno-canto catalogue.