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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Splendid astrapia
- 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.

