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Birds of Paradise

Birds of Paradise

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The Arfak Mountains in West Papua, are a paradise for bird photographers, with over 100 bird species, including the famous birds-of-paradise. Some of the notable species you can spot include Birds-of-Paradise:

  • Western Parotia: Known for its impressive ballerina-like dance, the male Western Parotia is a fantastic sight to behold.
  • Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise: A majestic bird with vibrant plumage, it's a popular subject for photographers. 
  • Arfak Astrapia: A large bird-of-paradise with striking plumage, it's a rare sighting for photographers.
  • Vogelkop Bowerbird: Known for its impressive bower, the male Vogelkop Bowerbird is a great subject for photographers.
  • Black-billed Sicklebill: A unique bird with its curved bill, it's a great capture for photographers.
  • Crescent-caped Lophorina: A bird with a distinctive crescent-shaped cape, it's a great subject for photography.To capture these birds in their natural habitat, consider joining a guided birding tour with local guides who know the best locations and can help you identify the birds. Some tour operators offering birding tours in the Arfak Mountains include:
  • Trek-Papua Tours: Offers expert-led birding tours across Indonesia, including the Arfak Mountains, Jayapura  and Waigeo Island. Offers bird and wildlife photography tours to the Arfak Mountains, led by award-winning photographers. 
Remember to pack your camera gear, including a telephoto lens and tripod, and be prepared for the challenging terrain and weather conditions in the Arfak Mountains.

There are the top 10-17 birds in Papua that are the most interesting for visiting birders. Here are 18 birds lists that easily found in My country, Papua-Indonesian eastern most,

  1. Magnificent bird of paradise
  2. Western Parotia Bird of Paradise
  3. Arfak Astrapia bird of paradise
  4. Black Sicklebill bird of paradise
  5. Buff-tailed Sicklebill bird of paradise
  6. Superb birds of Paradise
  7. Long tailed Paradigalla bird of paradise
  8. Spotted Jewer babbler
  9. Flame Masked
  10. Mountain Owlet/Mountain (nightjar)
  11. Lesser birds of paradise
  12. 12 wired Birds of Paradise
  13. Magnificent rifle birds of Paradise
  14. King of Paradise
  15. Pale Billed sicklebill bird of paradise
  16. Paradisea Rubra
  17. Wilson Birds of Paradise

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