Ribbon-tailed Astrapia
A species of Paradise magpies Scientific name : Astrapia mayeri Genus : Paradise magpies
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, A species of Paradise magpies
Botanical name: Astrapia mayeri
Genus: Paradise magpies
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The ribbon-tailed astrapia is medium-sized, up to 32 cm long (without including the tail of the male, which can be over 1 metre). Male ribbon-tailed astrapia are generally around 125 cm whereas females are around 35 cm. The body of males are velvet black. The male has an iridescent olive green and bronze plumage, and is adorned with ornamental "ball" plume above its bill and two extremely long, ribbon-like white tail feathers. The female has a much duller brown and black body with an iridescent head. Unlike males, females do not have the long white tails. Hybrids between this species and the Princess Stephanie's astrapia, in the small area where their ranges overlap, have been named Barnes's astrapia. One of the most spectacular birds-of-paradise, the male ribbon-tailed astrapia has the longest tail feathers in relation to body size of any bird, over three times the length of its body. 
Size
32 - 35 cm
Feeding Habits
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia primarily consumes fruits, like Schefflera, and preys on arthropods, spiders, and frogs. Ribbon-tailed Astrapia forages throughout the forest, from canopy to ground, often probing mossy areas for prey. Typically solitary, ribbon-tailed Astrapia occasionally joins small groups while foraging.
Habitat
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia typically reside in upper montane and subalpine regions, favoring environments such as moss forests, edges of forests, and patches of isolated forests. They are also found within selectively logged or otherwise disturbed forests. These settings are part of broader geographical regions characterized by a mix of undisturbed and human-impacted landscapes.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Birds-of-paradise Genus
Paradise magpies Species
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia 
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