Halmahera Paradise-crow
Lycocorax pyrrhopterus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Halmahera paradise-crow (Lycocorax pyrrhopterus) also known as the silky crow, is a medium-sized crow-like bird-of-paradise.
One of the few monogamous birds-of-paradise, this paradise-crow is endemic to lowland forests of Northern Maluku in Indonesia. The diet consists mainly of fruits and arthropods. It is a restricted-range forest dweller from Halmahera and Morotai, in the northern Maluku of Indonesia.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Halmahera paradise-crow
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
