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Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise
Diphyllodes respublica
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes respublica) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes respublica) 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 respublica
Quick facts
- Family
- Paradisaeidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes respublica) is a member of the Paradisaeidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Waigeo and Batanta (Raja Ampat Is., nw of New Guinea).
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise live?
The Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Waigeo and Batanta (Raja Ampat Is., nw of New Guinea).
What family does the Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise belong to?
The Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes respublica) belongs to the Paradisaeidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise make?
1 real field recording of the Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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