Crested Satinbird
Cnemophilus macgregorii
The Crested Satinbird (Cnemophilus macgregorii) is a legendary satinbird found in 2 countries, weighing about 98 g. The crested satinbird, formerly known as the crested bird-of-paradise, is a species of bird in the satinbird family Cnemophilidae.
About the Crested Satinbird
The crested satinbird, formerly known as the crested bird-of-paradise, is a species of bird in the satinbird family Cnemophilidae. It is found in the mountains of Papua New Guinea.
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How to identify it
The crested satinbird is around 24 cm (9.4 in) in overall length and weighs 79–125 g (2.8–4.4 oz). The male of the nominate subspecies has bright yellow upperparts with a small erectile crest of 4 to 6 sickle-shaped dark-buff feathers that are usually concealed. The lores and underparts are a brownish black. The female is plain olive brownish above and light brownish below. The adult male of subspecies sanguineus differs from the nominate in having red dorsal plumage. These birds make harsh rasping calls and a low hissing.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Crested Satinbird?
- The crested satinbird is around 24 cm (9.4 in) in overall length and weighs 79–125 g (2.8–4.4 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Crested Satinbird?
- The Crested Satinbird is a medium sized bird weighing about 98 g.
- Where can you see a Crested Satinbird?
- The Crested Satinbird occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Crested Satinbird?
- The Crested Satinbird is most easily confused with the Loria's Satinbird.
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