Arfak Astrapia
Arfak Astrapia
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The Arfak Astrapia is a stunning medium-sized bird-of-paradise, characterized by the male's glossy black plumage with an iridescent green head and a long, broad, graduated black tail. It is a striking inhabitant of montane cloud forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Arfak Mountains of West Papua, New Guinea. It inhabits tropical montane cloud forests, typically at high elevations.
How to spot
Look for the male's glossy black body with an iridescent green head and long, broad tail. Females are duller. It can be elusive in its dense forest habitat, so patience and listening for calls are important.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observable year-round. Males display during the breeding season, often in the early morning.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Arfak Mountains of West Papua, New Guinea. It inhabits tropical montane cloud forests, typically at high elevations.
How to spot
Look for the male's glossy black body with an iridescent green head and long, broad tail. Females are duller. It can be elusive in its dense forest habitat, so patience and listening for calls are important.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observable year-round. Males display during the breeding season, often in the early morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Arfak Astrapia is unique to the Arfak Mountains, a region known for its incredibly high levels of avian endemism, making it a highly prized sighting for birdwatchers.
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