Paradisaea decora
The Goldie's Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea decora) is a spectacularly plumaged passerine endemic to the D'Entrecasteaux Islands of Papua New Guinea. Males are an avian marvel, displaying a brilliant golden-yellow crown and mantle, contrasting with a deep crimson back and rich olive-brown on the lower breast and belly. Their face and throat are an iridescent emerald green, giving way to a velvety black lore. The most striking feature of the male is the pair of exceptionally long, slender, black...
Found exclusively in hill and lower montane forests, often frequenting forest edges and occasionally disturbed secondary growth. This species typically inhabits elevations ranging from 700 to 1500 meters above sea level.
Primarily frugivorous, with a strong preference for a variety of fruits, including figs and drupes. Insects and other small arthropods supplement their diet, especially during the breeding season.
Goldie's Bird-of-paradise is a diurnal species, active from dawn to dusk, foraging and displaying within its forest habitat. Males are renowned for their elaborate lek breeding system, where they gather to perform competitive courtship displays to attract females. During these displays, males per...
The Goldie's Bird-of-paradise is strictly endemic to the D'Entrecasteaux Islands, an archipelago situated east of mainland Papua New Guinea. Its distribution is confined to only two specific islands: Fergusson Island and Normanby Island. This species is non-migratory and resident year-round withi...
Vulnerable
- The Goldie's Bird-of-paradise is named after Andrew Goldie, a Scottish naturalist and explorer who discovered the species in 1882. - Males possess two extraordinarily long, wire-like tail streamers that can extend up to 40 cm beyond their body, a key feature in their courtship displays. - This ...