Superb bird-of-paradise
Lophorina superba
ok. 26 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 60–105 gDorosłe osobniki
Superb bird-of-paradise — size comparison
The superb bird-of-paradise inhabits humid mountain forests in New Guinea. It eats fruit and arthropods. The male’s black feathers absorb exceptionally large am
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
0102030
approx. 26 cm
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Superb bird-of-paradise — size comparison — facts and sources
The superb bird-of-paradise inhabits humid mountain forests in New Guinea. It eats fruit and arthropods. The male’s black feathers absorb exceptionally large amounts of light, enhancing the contrast of turquoise areas.
The male chooses a display site and repeats his dance before a visiting female. The female cares for offspring alone.