About the King Bird-of-Paradise
The king bird-of-paradise is a passerine bird of the Paradisaeidae (bird-of-paradise) family. It is considered by the IOC checklist to be the only member of the genus Cicinnurus, although the genus Diphyllodes is closely related and is subsumed under Cicinnurus by many other authorities.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) |
| Species | Cicinnurus regius |
| Species Codes | kbopar1, KBOP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the King Bird-of-Paradise belong to?
The King Bird-of-Paradise (Cicinnurus regius) belongs to the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the King Bird-of-Paradise?
The king bird-of-paradise is a passerine bird of the Paradisaeidae (bird-of-paradise) family. It is considered by the IOC checklist to be the only member of the genus Cicinnurus, although the genus Diphyllodes is closely related and is subsumed under Cicinnurus by many other authorities....
Where can I report a King Bird-of-Paradise sighting?
You can log sightings of King Bird-of-Paradise on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kbopar1, or on iNaturalist.
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