ASTRAPIA

The genus '''Astrapia''' (Vieillot, 1816) consists of five species of birds of paradise.
Endemic to New Guinea, the males have highly iridescent plumage and remarkably long tails.

Species

★ Arfak Astrapia, ''Astrapia nigra''

★ Splendid Astrapia, ''Astrapia splendidissima''

★ Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, ''Astrapia mayeri''

★ Stephanie's Astrapia, ''Astrapia stephaniae''

★ Huon Astrapia, ''Astrapia rothschildi''

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