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Astrapia
''Astrapia'' (Vieillot, 1816) is a genus of birds-of-paradise. The genus contains five species, all endemic to New Guinea. The males have highly iridescent plumage and remarkably long tails. Females are duller and have shorter tails. Barnes's astrapia is a hybrid produced by the interbreeding of Princess Stephanie's astrapia and the ribbon-tailed astrapia. Brown: Carina. Taxonomy and systematics ''Astrapia'' is derived from the Greek '''astrapios''' or '''astrapaios, meaning lightning or a flash of lightning, possibly a reference to the iridescence of the plumage. The genus is suggested to be monophyletic, roughly six million years old, and forms a sister-group with the two species in the genus '' Paradigalla''. ''Astrapia'' and '' Paradigalla'' are members of a larger clade that includes the other long-tail birds-of-paradise from the genus '' Epimachus''. Species * Arfak astrapia, ''Astrapia nigra'' * Splendid astrapia, ''Astrapia splendidissima'' * Ribbon-tailed ast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astrapia
''Astrapia'' (Vieillot, 1816) is a genus of birds-of-paradise. The genus contains five species, all endemic to New Guinea. The males have highly iridescent plumage and remarkably long tails. Females are duller and have shorter tails. Barnes's astrapia is a hybrid produced by the interbreeding of Princess Stephanie's astrapia and the ribbon-tailed astrapia. Brown: Carina. Taxonomy and systematics ''Astrapia'' is derived from the Greek '''astrapios''' or '''astrapaios, meaning lightning or a flash of lightning, possibly a reference to the iridescence of the plumage. The genus is suggested to be monophyletic, roughly six million years old, and forms a sister-group with the two species in the genus '' Paradigalla''. ''Astrapia'' and '' Paradigalla'' are members of a larger clade that includes the other long-tail birds-of-paradise from the genus '' Epimachus''. Species * Arfak astrapia, ''Astrapia nigra'' * Splendid astrapia, ''Astrapia splendidissima'' * Ribbon-tailed ast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astrapia Stephaniae
''Astrapia'' (Vieillot, 1816) is a genus of birds-of-paradise. The genus contains five species, all endemic to New Guinea. The males have highly iridescent plumage and remarkably long tails. Females are duller and have shorter tails. Barnes's astrapia is a hybrid produced by the interbreeding of Princess Stephanie's astrapia and the ribbon-tailed astrapia. Brown: Carina. Taxonomy and systematics ''Astrapia'' is derived from the Greek '''astrapios''' or '''astrapaios, meaning lightning or a flash of lightning, possibly a reference to the iridescence of the plumage. The genus is suggested to be monophyletic, roughly six million years old, and forms a sister-group with the two species in the genus '' Paradigalla''. ''Astrapia'' and '' Paradigalla'' are members of a larger clade that includes the other long-tail birds-of-paradise from the genus ''Epimachus''. Species * Arfak astrapia, ''Astrapia nigra'' * Splendid astrapia, ''Astrapia splendidissima'' * Ribbon-tailed astrapia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bird-of-paradise
The birds-of-paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes. The majority of species are found in eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and eastern Australia. The family has 44 species in 17 genera. The members of this family are perhaps best known for the plumage of the males of the species, the majority of which are sexually dimorphic. The males of these species tend to have very long, elaborate feathers extending from the beak, wings, tail or head. For the most part they are confined to dense rainforest habitat. The diet of all species is dominated by fruit and to a lesser extent arthropods. The birds-of-paradise have a variety of breeding systems, ranging from monogamy to lek-type polygamy. A number of species are threatened by hunting and habitat loss. Taxonomy The family Paradisaeidae was introduced (as Paradiseidae) in 1825 with ''Paradisaea'' as the type genus by the English naturalist William John Swainson. For many years the birds-of-pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Splendid Astrapia
The Splendid astrapia (''Astrapia splendidissima'') is a species of ''Astrapia'' of the birds-of-paradise family, Paradisaeidae, and one of the least known and most elusive of its family and genus. Taxonomy and Subspecies The Splendid astrapia has two accepted subspecies: ''A. s. splendidissima'' and ''A. s. helios''. A third taxon, ''A. s. elliottsmithorum'', is proposed, though it is not characteristically different from race ''helios'' to warrant subspecific separation, and is generally considered synonymous with ''helios''. Within the ''Astrapia'' genus, the splendid is more closely related to the Arfak astrapia (''Astrapia nigra)'' than its congeners. Etymology The Splendid astrapia's generic name is ''Astrapia'', which is of the word ''"Astraipios"'', meaning lightning flash or glare, referring to the brilliant iridescent plumage of the Astrapias. Its specific name, ''"splendidissima"'', means "most splendid", again referring to this particular astrapia's splendid colou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Stephanie's Astrapia
Stephanie's astrapia (''Astrapia stephaniae''), also known as Princess Stephanie's astrapia, is a species of bird-of-paradise of the family Paradisaeidae, native to the Bird's Tail Peninsula (Papua New Guinea). This species was first described by Carl Hunstein in 1884. A common species throughout its range, Princess Stephanie's astrapia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES. Hybrids between this species and the ribbon-tailed astrapia, in the small area where their ranges overlap, have been named Barnes's astrapia. Etymology The scientific name of Stephanie's astrapia is ''Astrapia stephaniae.'' Its genus name, ''Astrapia'', means "flash of lightning", referring to the brilliant iridescent plumage present in some form on all astapias. Its specific name, ''stephaniae'', honors Princess Stephanie of Belgium, the wife of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, who also was honored in the Blue bird-of-paradise's sci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Splendid Astrapia
The Splendid astrapia (''Astrapia splendidissima'') is a species of ''Astrapia'' of the birds-of-paradise family, Paradisaeidae, and one of the least known and most elusive of its family and genus. Taxonomy and Subspecies The Splendid astrapia has two accepted subspecies: ''A. s. splendidissima'' and ''A. s. helios''. A third taxon, ''A. s. elliottsmithorum'', is proposed, though it is not characteristically different from race ''helios'' to warrant subspecific separation, and is generally considered synonymous with ''helios''. Within the ''Astrapia'' genus, the splendid is more closely related to the Arfak astrapia (''Astrapia nigra)'' than its congeners. Etymology The Splendid astrapia's generic name is ''Astrapia'', which is of the word ''"Astraipios"'', meaning lightning flash or glare, referring to the brilliant iridescent plumage of the Astrapias. Its specific name, ''"splendidissima"'', means "most splendid", again referring to this particular astrapia's splendid colou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astrapia Nigra
The Arfak astrapia (''Astrapia nigra'') is a species of astrapia, a group of birds found in the '' Paradiseidae'' family of the birds-of-paradise. In the wild, the bird has hybridised with the black sicklebill creating offspring that were once considered a distinct species, Elliot's sicklebill "''Epimachus ellioti"''. While some ornithologists still believe that this bird is a distinct species, possibly critically endangered or even extinct, many now think it was a hybrid between the two species. Etymology This scientific name, ''Astrapia nigra'', consists of the words "''astrapaios"'' meaning flashing or lightning, and "''nigra"'' meaning black. It was actually the first species of astrapia to be discovered, so the generic name was first assigned to this bird. Conservation status Protected by its geographical isolation and undisturbed forests home, the Arfak astrapia is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arfak Astrapia
The Arfak astrapia (''Astrapia nigra'') is a species of astrapia, a group of birds found in the '' Paradiseidae'' family of the birds-of-paradise. In the wild, the bird has hybridised with the black sicklebill creating offspring that were once considered a distinct species, Elliot's sicklebill "''Epimachus ellioti"''. While some ornithologists still believe that this bird is a distinct species, possibly critically endangered or even extinct, many now think it was a hybrid between the two species. Etymology This scientific name, ''Astrapia nigra'', consists of the words "''astrapaios"'' meaning flashing or lightning, and "''nigra"'' meaning black. It was actually the first species of astrapia to be discovered, so the generic name was first assigned to this bird. Conservation status Protected by its geographical isolation and undisturbed forests home, the Arfak astrapia is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astrapia Rothschildi
The Huon astrapia (''Astrapia rothschildi''), also known as Rothschild's astrapia, Huon bird-of-paradise, or Lord Rothschild's bird-of-paradise, is a species of bird-of-paradise belonging to the genus ''Astrapia''. Like most of its congeners, ''A. rothschildi'' is a rather elusive member of its genus and family. Etymology The generic name, ''Astrapia'', is derived from the Greek word ''Astrapaios,'' which means "flash of lightning", referring to the iridescent plumage of the genus. Its specific name, ''rothschildi'', is for Lord Walter Rothschild, a famous collector who kept the first specimen in his private museum sent to him by German naturalist Carl Wahnes. Description This little-known astrapia is a medium-sized bird-of-paradise species, excluding the tail. The males reach up to around 69 cm (27 in) long and weighs up to 205g, including the tail, while the smaller female is around 47 cm (18.5 in) long and weighs slightly less at 200g. The males' hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huon Astrapia
The Huon astrapia (''Astrapia rothschildi''), also known as Rothschild's astrapia, Huon bird-of-paradise, or Lord Rothschild's bird-of-paradise, is a species of bird-of-paradise belonging to the genus ''Astrapia''. Like most of its congeners, ''A. rothschildi'' is a rather elusive member of its genus and family. Etymology The generic name, ''Astrapia'', is derived from the Greek word ''Astrapaios,'' which means "flash of lightning", referring to the iridescent plumage of the genus. Its specific name, ''rothschildi'', is for Lord Walter Rothschild, a famous collector who kept the first specimen in his private museum sent to him by German naturalist Carl Wahnes. Description This little-known astrapia is a medium-sized bird-of-paradise species, excluding the tail. The males reach up to around 69 cm (27 in) long and weighs up to 205g, including the tail, while the smaller female is around 47 cm (18.5 in) long and weighs slightly less at 200g. The males' hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia
The ribbon-tailed astrapia, also known as Shaw Mayer's astrapia (''Astrapia mayeri''), is a species of bird-of-paradise. The ribbon-tailed astrapia is distributed and endemic to subalpine forests in western part of the central highlands of Papua New Guinea. Like many other ornamental birds-of-paradise, the male is polygamous. The ribbon-tailed astrapia is the most recently discovered bird-of-paradise. The ribbon-tailed astrapia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES. The long tails of male birds add to the threat, being as though the tail makes it difficult for the species to escape from natural predators. The scientific name commemorates the great naturalist and New Guinea explorer Fred Shaw Mayer, who was believed to have discovered the bird in 1938. However, it is now believed that explorer Jack Hides discovered the bird, while Mayer became interested in it later. Description The ribbon-tailed astrapia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astrapia Mayeri
The ribbon-tailed astrapia, also known as Shaw Mayer's astrapia (''Astrapia mayeri''), is a species of bird-of-paradise. The ribbon-tailed astrapia is distributed and endemic to subalpine forests in western part of the central highlands of Papua New Guinea. Like many other ornamental birds-of-paradise, the male is polygamous. The ribbon-tailed astrapia is the most recently discovered bird-of-paradise. The ribbon-tailed astrapia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES. The long tails of male birds add to the threat, being as though the tail makes it difficult for the species to escape from natural predators. The scientific name commemorates the great naturalist and New Guinea explorer Fred Shaw Mayer, who was believed to have discovered the bird in 1938. However, it is now believed that explorer Jack Hides discovered the bird, while Mayer became interested in it later. Description The ribbon-tailed astrapia i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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