About the Brown Sicklebill
The brown sicklebill is a species of bird-of-paradise that is found in the mountain forests of New Guinea.
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The brown sicklebill is large, up to 96 cm long, dark blue and green with highly iridescent plumages, a sickle-shaped bill, pale blue iris and brown underparts. The male is adorned with ornamental plumes on the sides of its rear and a huge sabre-shaped central tail feathers that are highly prized by natives. The female is a reddish-brown bird with buff barred black below.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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