Greater Lophorina
A species of Superb birds-of-paradise, Also known as Superb Bird-of-paradise Scientific name : Lophorina superba Genus : Superb birds-of-paradise
Greater Lophorina, A species of Superb birds-of-paradise
Also known as:
Superb Bird-of-paradise
Botanical name: Lophorina superba
Genus: Superb birds-of-paradise
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Description General Info
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Description
It is a small, approximately 26 cm long, (passerine) bird. The male is black with an iridescent green crown, blue-green breast cover and a long velvety black erectile cape covering his back. The female is a reddish-brown bird with brownish barred buff below. The young is similar to the female. The greater lophorina is a dimorphic species. 
Size
25 - 26 cm
Feeding Habits
Greater Lophorina consumes a diverse diet: fruits, insects, and occasionally larger prey like frogs, reptiles, and small birds. Foraging occurs arboreally and on the forest floor, with males defending small territories where they seek food.
Habitat
The greater Lophorina is commonly found in middle to upper montane forests, including disturbed forests and forest patches amidst gardens and cleared areas. These birds establish male territories predominantly on ridge crests and show a preference for steeply sloping spurs or flanks of large ridges, where they select their song perches.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Behavior
The greater lophorina forms their nest on top of trees using soft material that they find around the forest such as leaves. When reproducing, they usually produce from 1-3 eggs within a nest. It takes about 16–22 days for the eggs to hatch and for the chicks to be born. After that, chicks will be able to live on their own within 16–30 days, leaving their nest and becoming independent. Male superb bird's-of-paradise tend to take about two years longer for them to mature compared to the females. Also, it will take about 4–7 years for males to develop their feathers for their courtship displays.
Distribution Area
The greater lophorina is distributed throughout rain forests of New Guinea. It inhabits most commonly in rain forests or forest edges of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. They can also be found inhabiting mountainous habitats of the forests in New Guinea. The greater lophorina is also usually found on top of the trees that reside in the rain forests.
Species Status
Although heavily hunted for its plumes, the greater lophorina is one of the most common and widespread birds of paradise in the forests of New Guinea, and is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Birds-of-paradise Genus
Superb birds-of-paradise Species
Greater Lophorina 
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