About the Black Sicklebill
The black sicklebill is a large member of the birds of paradise family, Paradisaeidae. This species is found throughout most of central New Guinea and the Vogelkop region to the northwest in montane forests at altitudes from 1,800 to 2,150 m.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) |
| Species | Epimachus fastosus |
| Species Codes | blasic1, BLSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Sicklebill belong to?
The Black Sicklebill (Epimachus fastosus) belongs to the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Sicklebill?
The black sicklebill is a large member of the birds of paradise family, Paradisaeidae. This species is found throughout most of central New Guinea and the Vogelkop region to the northwest in montane forests at altitudes from 1,800 to 2,150 m....
Where can I report a Black Sicklebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Sicklebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blasic1, or on iNaturalist.
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