Long-tailed Paradigalla

About the Long-tailed Paradigalla

The long-tailed paradigalla is a large, approximately 37 cm long, black bird-of-paradise with long and pointed tail. One of the most plain members in the family Paradisaeidae, its only adornment is the colorful facial wattles of yellow, red and sky-blue near base of the bill. Both sexes are similar in appearance, however the female is slightly duller and smaller.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it lives

When to see it

Peak activity in July · a winter visitor species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Short-tailed ParadigallaParadigalla brevicaudaThe short-tailed paradigalla is medium-sized, approximately 23 cm long, stocky black plumaged with slender black bill and bright yellow and blue wattles in front of each eye.