Splendid Astrapia
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Birds-of-paradise

Splendid Astrapia

Astrapia splendidissima

LCLeast Concern
Family
Birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

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.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.