Long-tailed paradigalla
Paradigalla carunculata
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.
The long-tailed paradigalla (Paradigalla carunculata) 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.
One of the least known members in the family Paradisaeidae, the long-tailed paradigalla is endemic to the Arfak Mountains in Doberai Peninsula, West Papua of Indonesia.
The long-tailed paradigalla is evaluated as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES.
Subspecies
Paradigalla carunculata carunculata
Paradigalla carunculata intermedia
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Paradisaeidae
- Genus
- Paradigalla
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Paradigalla carunculata (Long-tailed paradigalla) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Paradigalla carunculata, commonly known as the Long-tailed paradigalla, in the «Near threatened» category. «Near threatened» means it is not threatened yet, but is close to becoming so.
- Where does Paradigalla carunculata (Long-tailed paradigalla) live?
- Paradigalla carunculata (Long-tailed paradigalla) is found in Indonesia.
- What family does Paradigalla carunculata (Long-tailed paradigalla) belong to?
- Paradigalla carunculata (Long-tailed paradigalla) belongs to the family Paradisaeidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Paradigalla carunculata (Long-tailed paradigalla)?
- The plumage of Paradigalla carunculata (Long-tailed paradigalla) combines these colours: Black, Yellow, and Red.
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