Superb Bird Of Paradise
Lophorina superba
Least Concern
this is a beautiful bird with the males neon breast and yellow inside of mouth.
Size
About the size of a water bottle
Medium (25-40 cm)
Wingspan: 28 cm
Colors
black
blue
yellow
Habitat
wetland
Diet
berriesinsects
Fun Facts
- ✨Males meticulously clean and prepare a stage on the forest floor, even scrubbing it with leaves before performing their display.
- ✨Females sometimes put shed snake skins in nests to scare predators.
- ✨I listed this amazing bird as "Least Concern" (not threatened), but habitat loss is a threat.
- ✨They are cannibals if really desperate
How to Identify
Look for a black figure with a blue breast, it should look neon.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: decreasing 📉