Wahnes's Parotia
Wahnes's Parotia
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Wahnes's Parotia is a magnificent, medium-sized bird-of-paradise, distinguished by the male's six long, paddle-tipped head plumes and a unique erectile silver crest. He performs an elaborate courtship dance on a cleared ground. The male has glossy black plumage with iridescent flashes, while the female is duller.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane forests of the Huon Peninsula and Adelbert Mountains in northeastern New Guinea. It inhabits mid-montane cloud forests.
How to spot
Search for male display sites, which are meticulously cleared on the forest floor. Look for the six head plumes and the silver forehead crest during the male's 'ballerina' dance. Requires patience and often a blind.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours. Males display year-round, often in the early morning. It is a resident species.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane forests of the Huon Peninsula and Adelbert Mountains in northeastern New Guinea. It inhabits mid-montane cloud forests.
How to spot
Search for male display sites, which are meticulously cleared on the forest floor. Look for the six head plumes and the silver forehead crest during the male's 'ballerina' dance. Requires patience and often a blind.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours. Males display year-round, often in the early morning. It is a resident species.
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The male Wahnes's Parotia possesses an additional ornamental feature: a stunning metallic silver forehead crest that he can erect during his dance, adding to the spectacle of his display.
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