Splendid Astrapia
Astrapia splendidissima
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Birds
The splendid astrapia 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.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Paradisaeidae
- Genus
- Astrapia