Eastern Parotia
Parotia helenae
NENot Evaluated Endemic to New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea)
- Family
- Birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The eastern parotia (Parotia helenae), also known as Helena's parotia, is a medium-sized passerine of the bird-of-paradise family, Paradisaeidae, endemic to mountain forests of the Bird's Tail Peninsula (Papua New Guinea). It is approximately 27 cm (11 in) long.
The scientific name honors Princess Helena Augusta Victoria, the third daughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
As with other species of Parotia, the male is polygamous and performs spectacular courtship display in the forest ground.
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Range and habitat
Northern watershed of Papua New Guinea (Waria to Milne Bay).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Eastern parotia
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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