Black-billed Sicklebill
Black-billed Sicklebill
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The Black-billed Sicklebill is a large, unique bird-of-paradise distinguished by its long, dramatically downcurved black bill and iridescent plumage. The male has a black head, a metallic green crown, and iridescent blue-green flank plumes. The female is duller with barred underparts.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane forests of New Guinea. It inhabits humid evergreen and mossy forests, typically at mid to upper elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive long, downcurved black bill. Males have vibrant iridescent plumage. Females are duller but share the unique bill shape. It often forages on tree trunks and branches. Listen for its wheezy calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observable year-round. Often more active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane forests of New Guinea. It inhabits humid evergreen and mossy forests, typically at mid to upper elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive long, downcurved black bill. Males have vibrant iridescent plumage. Females are duller but share the unique bill shape. It often forages on tree trunks and branches. Listen for its wheezy calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observable year-round. Often more active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its extremely specialized, sickle-shaped bill is perfectly adapted for probing into bark crevices, epiphytes, and flowers to extract insects and nectar, showcasing unique feeding strategies among Birds-of-Paradise.
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