Long-tailed Paradigalla
Paradigalla carunculata
- Family
- Birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The long-tailed paradigalla (Paradigalla carunculata) is a large, approximately 37 cm long, black bird-of-paradise with long and pointed tail. One of the most plain members in the family Paradisaeidae, its only adornment is the colorful facial wattles of yellow, red and sky-blue near base of the bill. Both sexes are similar in appearance, however the female is slightly duller and smaller.
One of the least known members in the family Paradisaeidae, the long-tailed paradigalla is endemic to the Arfak Mountains in Doberai Peninsula, West Papua of Indonesia.
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Range and habitat
Western New Guinea (Arfak and Fakfak mountains).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Long-tailed paradigalla
- 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.
