About the Wahnes's Parotia
Wahnes's parotia is a medium-sized passerine of the bird-of-paradise family (Paradisaeidae). This species is distributed and endemic to the mountain forests of Huon Peninsula and Adelbert Mountains, northeast Papua New Guinea. The diet consists mainly of fruits and arthropods.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) |
| Species | Parotia wahnesi |
| Species Codes | wahpar1, WAPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wahnes's Parotia belong to?
The Wahnes's Parotia (Parotia wahnesi) belongs to the Birds-of-Paradise family (Paradisaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Wahnes's Parotia?
The Wahnes's Parotia is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Wahnes's Parotia?
Wahnes's parotia is a medium-sized passerine of the bird-of-paradise family (Paradisaeidae). This species is distributed and endemic to the mountain forests of Huon Peninsula and Adelbert Mountains, northeast Papua New Guinea. The diet consists mainly of fruits and arthropods....
Where can I report a Wahnes's Parotia sighting?
You can log sightings of Wahnes's Parotia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wahpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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