About the Eastern Parotia
The Eastern Parotia (Parotia helenae) is a species of bird in the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 44 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code lawpar2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) |
| Species | Parotia helenae |
| Species Codes | lawpar2, EAPA, LAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Parotia belong to?
The Eastern Parotia (Parotia helenae) belongs to the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Parotia?
The Eastern Parotia is a member of the Birds-of-Paradise family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Eastern Parotia sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Parotia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lawpar2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Birds-of-Paradise 44 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
44
Species in Family
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