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Magnificent Bird-of-paradise
Diphyllodes magnificus
Magnificent Bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Magnificent Bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) is a member of the Paradisaeidae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Paradisaeidae Birds-of-paradise
- Genus Diphyllodes
- Species magnificus
Quick facts
- Family
- Paradisaeidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Magnificent Bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) is a species of bird in the Paradisaeidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU New Guinea and satellites.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Magnificent Bird-of-paradise live?
The Magnificent Bird-of-paradise is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU New Guinea and satellites.
What family does the Magnificent Bird-of-paradise belong to?
The Magnificent Bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) belongs to the Paradisaeidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Magnificent Bird-of-paradise make?
1 real field recording of the Magnificent Bird-of-paradise — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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